Rare six-letter DNA unlocks dengue diagnostic 10 October 2022 Synthetic DNA molecules could serve as an easy-to-manufacture alternative to traditional antibody-based rapid tests.
How to harmonise disparate datasets 6 October 2022 A new machine learning model processes datasets from different sources simultaneously, paving the way for major advancements in medicine and beyond.
Coconut-based plastics for a greener Singapore 3 October 2022 A*STAR scientists develop a process for transforming coconut waste into strong and biodegradable bioplastics.
Closing the recycling loop with chemistry 30 September 2022 A*STAR scholar Edward Neo brings together chemistry and machine learning to improve plastic recycling.
Remedy for a fragile heart 27 September 2022 Experimental gene therapy promises a new lease of life for patients with genetic heart disease.
Streamlining operations of life’s fundamental factories 20 September 2022 Harnessing the methods of metabolic engineering, Xixian Chen is blazing a trail toward sustainable production of industrially important compounds.
Expanding the tumour cell catalogue 16 September 2022 New gastric cancer insights come to light with the help of powerful single-cell technologies.
Magnetic ‘abacus beads’ give devices an edge 12 September 2022 A*STAR scientists pave the way for mobile supercomputing using magnetic nanostructures.
Shaping a sustainable Singapore 6 September 2022 Researchers at A*STAR are forming multidisciplinary teams to meet key sustainability targets in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
Ultrafast heating sparks high-performing catalysts 2 September 2022 Researchers developed a new technique for manufacturing powerful and versatile synthetic catalysts.
Recognising research excellence and outstanding scientists 31 August 2022 The A*STAR winners of the 2021 President’s Science and Technology Awards and Young Scientist Award are living proof of the importance of mentorship in creating science that gives back to the community.
Can’t smell? You’re not well 29 August 2022 A*STAR researchers develop a standardised, self-administered taste and smell test for detecting the early symptoms of COVID-19.
Machine learning helps ultra-strong alloys take off 25 August 2022 Materials science and computational techniques come together to advance new design schemes for aerospace alloys.