The fast track to Fortitude
27 July 2020In a display of scientific willpower, A*STAR researchers developed and deployed the COVID-19 diagnostic Fortitude Kit within weeks of the virus reaching Singapore’s shores.
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Keeping an AI out for new uses of old drugs
24 July 2020Tipped off by artificial intelligence, a research team is testing whether a rheumatoid arthritis drug could be repurposed as a COVID-19 treatment.
Call for rigor over COVID-19 exosome therapy
22 July 2020Stem cell experts recognize the potential of exosomes for treating COVID-19 pneumonia, but caution that rigorous clinical testing is needed.
The COVID-19 outliers
16 July 2020An international genetics consortium seeks to unravel the mystery of why COVID-19 infection is silent in some cases and lethal in others.
Figuring out coronavirus season
13 July 2020Understanding how closely related coronaviruses circulate seasonally could impact the timing of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2.
Finding the perfect fit
7 July 2020A*STAR scientists aim to design better immunotherapies by simulating the binding of antibodies to their targets.
With plasmonic color, less is more
2 July 2020A new technique for harnessing surface plasmon resonance may allow brilliant colors to be captured more easily and cheaply.
Getting the SARS-CoV-2 antibody response straight
29 June 2020Two linear peptides identified by A*STAR researchers on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein may improve the specificity of serological assays and show potential as vaccine candidates.
The Curiox case for better cell analysis
25 June 2020Curiox Biosystems, an A*STAR spin-off company, specializes in automated and quantitative cell analysis. Its CEO, Namyong Kim, shares the story of the company’s success.
Origins of human macrophages revealed
22 June 2020The developmental origins of human macrophages suggest that scientists may need to rethink the way they study these important immune cells.
Expecting the unexpected from AI
17 June 2020Researchers are simulating real-world complexity in machine learning models to ensure their safety before they are deployed in the wild.
Silicon nanochains that ‘sing’ with light
15 June 2020A nanoparticle chain that resonates with light is opening up new possibilities in nanophotonics and optoelectronics.
Shining a light on quantum materials
12 June 2020By manipulating light to reveal unusual properties of quantum materials, Justin Song is ushering in a new age of quantum devices.
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