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A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)

When immune cells aren’t immune after all

3 June 2020

Researchers at A*STAR have uncovered a new role for a subset of immune cells in HIV infection and transmission.

A*STAR Genome Institute Of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)

Exposing the weakness of a tough drug target

1 June 2020

A*STAR scientists have identified drug compounds that could potentially eradicate an aggressive form of liver cancer by targeting a metabolic vulnerability induced by the SALL4 oncogene.

Photonics

Shaping LED light with metasurfaces

28 May 2020

A compact LED device with complete light control may someday replace lasers in various applications.

Drug Discovery

New tools in the fight against malaria

26 May 2020

Scientists are one step closer to developing effective treatments against Plasmodium vivax parasites, thanks to the ability to culture one of its closest cousins.

Regenerative Medicine

Scaling up stem cell production

18 May 2020

By enhancing stem cell proliferation, this newly developed bio-additive lowers the barriers to regenerative medicine.

Quantum Computing

Electrons marching one by one, hurrah!

12 May 2020

Researchers have found quantum dots lurking inside nanoribbon transistors, suggesting that nanoribbons could one day be used for quantum computing.

Polymer Science

Smoothing the path for conductive polymers

5 May 2020

Polymers with a special property called proquinoidal character can be used to make organic conductors a thousand to a billion times more conductive.

Anti-cancer Drugs

Green tea-based compound takes the fight to cancer

23 April 2020

A drug delivery complex derived from green tea could enhance the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment.

Institute Of Medical Biology (IMB)

Unlocking the full potential of stem cells

20 April 2020

Modifying how embryonic stem cells use sugar can switch them into a totipotent state, A*STAR researchers say.

Communications

Putting a new spin on communications

17 April 2020

Magnetic nanostructures know as magnonic crystals could give long-distance communications a speed boost.

Immunology

Sorting cells in the blink of an AI

9 April 2020

A*STAR scientists can now classify immune cell populations with greater precision thanks to a machine-learning algorithm.

Biological Implants

Printing better bone implants

7 April 2020

A composite of porous titanium and magnesium could be the future of orthopedic implants.

Atomic Force Microscopy

Measuring how wet a surface can get

24 March 2020

A*STAR researchers have developed a modified version of atomic force microscopy to characterize liquid-repellent surfaces for various applications.

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