Features
Making light work of measurement
23 February 2016Light-based technologies are finding applications in a diverse range of fields, but one of the most fundamentally important uses of light is for measurement
Ladder polymers stand apart
23 February 2016Making microporous, non stick polymers soluble in liquids opens opportunities for targeted clean-up of molecular impurities
Putting the brakes on accelerated aging
10 February 2016Premature aging caused by a rare genetic disease offers insights into the effect of telomere shortening at a normal rate
Scientific recognition for mobile app developers
17 November 2015A*STAR and Springer launch an open-access journal to encourage the
development of smart tools for smart science
Pinpointing the genetic basis of disease
3 November 2015Genome-wide association
studies can inform us about a range of diseases, including psoriasis
Treating disorders that get under your skin
24 September 2015Research at A*STAR may soon lead to better therapies
for itching and acne
Stem cell factories
23 June 2015Researchers at A*STAR are mass-producing stem cells to satisfy the demands of regenerative medicine
Making good use of social media
26 May 2015A*STAR researchers are extracting useful information from billions of social media posts to support businesses, governments and healthcare professionals
Exploring life with GUSTO
31 March 2015A detailed study of infants and mothers before and after birth provides valuable insights
Versatile tools for preclinical imaging
17 March 2015A partnership between A*STAR and Bruker has opened new avenues for research and could lead to better imaging technologies
Master strokes lead to high-precision, long-range actuators
3 March 2015The flexure-based linear actuator invented at A*STAR has been recognized as one of the 100 most-significant technologies commercialized in 2014
Turning up the heat on hydrogels
3 February 2015Researchers at A*STAR have developed temperature-sensitive gels that can be used for a wide range of biomedical and cosmetic applications
Giving rehabilitation a hand
16 December 2014A new A*STAR collaboration offers an ideal environment to bridge the brain–computer divide for rehabilitation therapy
