Highlights
Immunology
Hitting the antibody manufacturing sweet spot
31 October 2022Scientists create a platform for reliably customising antibody molecular structures, opening the door to more potent and effective antibody medicines.
COVID-19
Squeaky clean face masks
28 October 2022A head-to-head test of three common mask decontamination methods helps frame standardised national guidelines.
Cancer Research
Glucose-guzzling immune cells aggravate tumours
25 October 2022Researchers discover that the deletion of a gene linked to glucose metabolism leads to smaller pancreatic tumours and better patient survival.
Machine Learning
A smarter way to detect defects
21 October 2022A new neural network designed by A*STAR researchers can train algorithms to visually detect defective products in production lines with limited data.
Nanostructures
Cicada wings: the secret to self-cleaning surfaces
18 October 2022New self-cleaning surfaces created by A*STAR researchers take inspiration from cicada wings to attract and destroy microbes without harsh chemicals.
COVID-19
Going with the flow
13 October 2022A*STAR researchers blend the physics of particle dynamics with complex computational simulations to gauge the risk of catching COVID-19 in different social settings.
Molecular Biology
Rare six-letter DNA unlocks dengue diagnostic
10 October 2022Synthetic DNA molecules could serve as an easy-to-manufacture alternative to traditional antibody-based rapid tests.
Machine Learning
How to harmonise disparate datasets
6 October 2022A new machine learning model processes datasets from different sources simultaneously, paving the way for major advancements in medicine and beyond.
Sustainability
Coconut-based plastics for a greener Singapore
3 October 2022A*STAR scientists develop a process for transforming coconut waste into strong and biodegradable bioplastics.
Gene Therapy
Remedy for a fragile heart
27 September 2022Experimental gene therapy promises a new lease of life for patients with genetic heart disease.
Cancer
Expanding the tumour cell catalogue
16 September 2022New gastric cancer insights come to light with the help of powerful single-cell technologies.
Materials Science
Magnetic ‘abacus beads’ give devices an edge
12 September 2022A*STAR scientists pave the way for mobile supercomputing using magnetic nanostructures.
Materials Science
Ultrafast heating sparks high-performing catalysts
2 September 2022Researchers developed a new technique for manufacturing powerful and versatile synthetic catalysts.
