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Reaping the fruits of nanotechnology
25 May 2021Nanosensors embedded in plants could allow farmers to ‘talk’ to their crops and gather valuable data for better yields, says Min Hao Wong.
Basic research for breakthrough solutions
7 May 2021By addressing technological and societal needs while advancing basic research, scientists can make a profound impact on Singapore and beyond, says A*STAR Deputy Chief Executive (Research), Andy Hor.
Building strong systems on deep pillars
10 March 2021Horizontal Technology Programme Offices will bring A*STAR’s deep capabilities to bear on real-world issues facing Singapore and the wider world, says Deputy Chief Executive (Research), Andy Hor.
The dark side of antibiotics and what we can do about it
8 March 2021Understanding the impact of antibiotics on both infants and adults could help restore the delicate balance of the gut microbiome.
The roadmap to RIE2025
4 March 2021A*STAR is poised to contribute towards Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 plan across all four strategic domains.
Meet the class of 2021
21 December 2020Three A*STAR scholars—Sarah Luo, Caroline Wee, and Kaicheng Liang—have been selected for the highly competitive National Research Foundation Fellowship out of over 134 applicants worldwide.
Commemorating outstanding science and excellent scientists
18 December 2020From genomics to gene editing and cancer research, the A*STAR winners of the 2020 President’s Science and Technology Awards and Young Scientist Awards are blazing the trail in biological research.
Towards the next generation of computing devices
20 November 2020Computing devices are finally reaching their limits. But recently discovered particles called magnetic skyrmions could redefine these limits, according to Anjan Soumyanarayanan.
Assuring asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers are identified
6 November 2020A*STAR researchers have developed a point-of-care rapid antibody test kit that can detect antibodies produced in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in just fifteen minutes.
Sensing emotions in a crisis
30 October 2020Multidimensional emotion-sensing algorithms that analyze social media for the public’s concerns during times of crisis could help improve policy and messaging from governments.
Streamlining COVID-19 screening for success
23 October 2020By eliminating bottlenecks and automating manual processes, the RESOLUTE test kit and RAVE system co-developed by A*STAR scientists will help give COVID-19 testing a much-needed boost.
Dissecting movement disorders through the eyes of a fly
12 October 2020In the search for new therapeutics and diagnostic tools, Sherry Aw is unraveling the biology behind movement disorders using the humble fruit fly.
Staying ahead of the (infection) curve
30 September 2020Serology testing may be fast and easy to perform, but there are still some limitations that need to be overcome, suggests Laurent Renia.
