Tiny packages bring (cytokine) storm relief 16 February 2023 A*STAR scientists decipher how a stem cell-based treatment stops the uncontrolled inflammation associated with severe COVID-19 cases.
Redirecting cancerous fates 14 February 2023 A T cell therapy innovation may offer new hope for acute myeloid leukemia patients who relapse after conventional treatment.
A sweet solution for plant-based plastics 10 February 2023 Researchers create a new recyclable, eco-friendly class of plastics derived from natural sugar molecules to address the plastic waste crisis.
Genetic tool unveils TB bacteria’s ‘malware’ 8 February 2023 Using a new genome analysis technology, A*STAR scientists discover never-before-seen immune responses in tuberculosis infections.
AI in the clean energy game plan 6 February 2023 Artificial intelligence could help speed up the discovery and development of materials towards a greener future.
Polymers: more than meets the eye? 2 February 2023 A new polymer gel may offer a drug-free solution to preventing retinal scarring after eye surgery.
Diving into pools of laser-melted metals 31 January 2023 A newly-developed computational platform simulates the complex dynamics of materials melting upon contact with lasers, enabling more robust manufacturing practices.
Radioactive molecules predict liver cancer outcomes 27 January 2023 Imaging experts discover a non-invasive method to identify which patients with liver cancer are most likely to respond to immunotherapy.
How to create crystal clear holograms 25 January 2023 By working on the next wave of high-resolution liquid crystal projectors, A*STAR researchers pave the way for better virtual reality hardware.
Disarming a deadly yeast 23 January 2023 Scientists discover a potential therapeutic target to tackle a dangerous drug-resistant yeast strain.
How to get around in a jiffy 19 January 2023 Researchers have built a navigation algorithm that leverages multidimensional real-world data to map faster and more efficient traffic routes.
Unleashing skin’s healing superpowers 17 January 2023 A protein called Agrin naturally produced in the skin could soon be the active ingredient in a treatment to boost skin repair in non-healing wounds.
A perfect pair to make sparks fly 11 January 2023 Researchers match materials to create a high-efficiency thermoelectric generator that turns waste heat into electricity.