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Unraveling the complexity of immune cells
28 July 2021By tapping into the inner workings of cells, Jinmiao Chen uses novel analytical technologies to understand why immune responses vary greatly among individuals.
Fuelling the future
22 July 2021Nuclear fusion could provide Singapore—and the rest of the world—with a safe and clean source of energy, says A*STAR National Science Scholar Valerian Hall-Chen.
Advancing synthetic biology across all fronts
16 July 2021From expanding the genetic alphabet to uncovering antibiotics hidden in silent genes, A*STAR’s researchers are wielding the tools of synthetic biology to improve our lives in surprising ways.
Getting the right food at the right time
24 June 2021Taking meal timing into account in dietary recommendations could radically alter our approach to food consumption, metabolism and health.
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.
