Donor tissues provide the gift of sight
24 December 2021A breakthrough stem cell transplant technology uses donated cadaver eyes to restore vision in patients with retinal degeneration.
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Cold spray’s hot potential in repairing aircraft
22 December 2021A new method of spraying metallic powders on the surface of worn-out aircraft components at relatively low temperatures holds promise for the aerospace industry.
Tracing immune cells to their source
20 December 2021New research techniques are enabling scientists like SIgN’s Florent Ginhoux to unravel the complexities of the immune system like never before.
Nurturing Singapore’s scientific talents
17 December 2021From the public sector to innovative startups and industry giants, A*STAR scholars are blazing the trail across Singapore’s research ecosystem.
Smoothing out kinks in vaccine production
16 December 2021A new streamlined method for purifying lab-grown viruses could accelerate vaccine production, allowing manufacturers to respond rapidly to emerging viral threats
Shaping a legacy of scientific excellence
15 December 2021Honored with the President’s Science and Technology Awards, A*STAR researchers are shaping Singapore’s scientific landscape. Here, we spotlight three researchers who have pushed the boundaries in foundational biomedical research, translational engineering efforts and cross-cutting collaborations.
Fortifying T cells that fight liver cancer
14 December 2021Researchers engineer specialized T cells that can transiently and effectively attack liver cancer cells even in the presence of immunosuppressive drugs.
Raising the bar for research excellence
13 December 2021According to A*STAR Deputy Chief Executive (Research) Andy Hor, research excellence can be sustained by empowering scientific talent and working synergistically towards the bigger picture.
Building breakthroughs beyond the lab
10 December 2021From music streaming technology to COVID-19 tests, A*STAR Assistant Chief Executive (Enterprise) Sze Wee Tan details how the agency is bringing their innovations out of the lab and into the real world.
When allergies pass from mother to child
8 December 2021Maternal antibodies can cross the placenta and pass on mother’s allergies to her children in the womb.
Three decades of driving dedicated research
7 December 2021Through the years, A*STAR has always stood at the forefront of science and technology and innovation. Here’s how A*STAR came to be and what it has in store in the upcoming decades.
Mapping modified RNA with xPore
7 December 2021A new computational method called xPore identifies and estimates the number of specific RNA modifications in biological samples.
A closer look into the genetics of blindness
5 December 2021Using whole-exome sequencing, scientists have identified a gene likely linked to a common eye disorder that can lead to blindness in the elderly.
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