Highlights
Structural Biology
Secret spike pockets revealed
28 February 2023Molecular simulations uncover a new druggable pocket in SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein which could hold the key to blocking COVID-19 infections.
Food Science
Bringing cultured fat from lab to plate
24 February 2023Scalable and cost-effective methods for growing fat cells pose a commercialisation barrier for cultivated meat products.
Information Systems
Keeping secrets in the cloud
22 February 2023A new cloud-based machine learning framework processes sensitive encrypted data 20 times faster than its predecessors.
Immunology
Tiny packages bring (cytokine) storm relief
16 February 2023A*STAR scientists decipher how a stem cell-based treatment stops the uncontrolled inflammation associated with severe COVID-19 cases.
Cancer
Redirecting cancerous fates
14 February 2023A T cell therapy innovation may offer new hope for acute myeloid leukemia patients who relapse after conventional treatment.
Sustainability
A sweet solution for plant-based plastics
10 February 2023Researchers create a new recyclable, eco-friendly class of plastics derived from natural sugar molecules to address the plastic waste crisis.
Microbiology
Genetic tool unveils TB bacteria’s ‘malware’
8 February 2023Using a new genome analysis technology, A*STAR scientists discover never-before-seen immune responses in tuberculosis infections.
Artificial Intelligence
AI in the clean energy game plan
6 February 2023Artificial intelligence could help speed up the discovery and development of materials towards a greener future.
Biomaterials
Polymers: more than meets the eye?
2 February 2023A new polymer gel may offer a drug-free solution to preventing retinal scarring after eye surgery.
Modelling And Simulation
Diving into pools of laser-melted metals
31 January 2023A newly-developed computational platform simulates the complex dynamics of materials melting upon contact with lasers, enabling more robust manufacturing practices.
Oncology
Radioactive molecules predict liver cancer outcomes
27 January 2023Imaging experts discover a non-invasive method to identify which patients with liver cancer are most likely to respond to immunotherapy.
Materials Engineering
How to create crystal clear holograms
25 January 2023By working on the next wave of high-resolution liquid crystal projectors, A*STAR researchers pave the way for better virtual reality hardware.
Microbiology
Disarming a deadly yeast
23 January 2023Scientists discover a potential therapeutic target to tackle a dangerous drug-resistant yeast strain.
