Highlights
Vaccines
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies hold out against variants
4 October 2021Data shows that antibodies produced as part of the COVID-19 immune response can neutralize a more transmissible variant of SARS-CoV-2.
A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII)
Secrets of the spike protein, revealed
22 September 2021Tracking how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with host cell receptors during infections may give us new ideas for COVID-19 drug targets.
Stem Cells
Unboxing the muscle repair toolkit
20 September 2021Scientists identify a key molecular marker of muscle stem cells, providing novel insights into the mechanisms around muscle regeneration.
Human Health And Potential (HHP)
Bioprinting turns soft for tissue success
16 September 2021A novel 3D printing method developed by A*STAR researchers fabricates soft support for tissue growth, with embedded channels that ensure nutrient supply.
Smart Nation And Digital Economy (SNDE)
Bringing integrated avalanche detectors into the (visible) light
14 September 2021This first-of-its-kind integrated avalanche photodetector for visible light lays the foundation for next-generation innovations in imaging and communications.
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Not all antibodies are created equal
10 September 2021Some neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 may heighten lung tissue damage from COVID-19, an A*STAR study finds.
T-cells
Memories of our first microbial encounters
8 September 2021Live bacterial strains present in fetal tissues may help lay the cornerstones of early and potentially life-long immunity.
Artificial Intelligence
A death clock for machines
6 September 2021Deep learning algorithms for predicting machine failures in industrial settings can be compressed without compromising their performance, say A*STAR researchers.
CRISPR-Cas9
Coaxing hamster cells to make more antibodies
2 September 2021Using a large-scale siRNA screen and CRISPR-Cas9 technology, researchers have pinpointed genes that can enhance antibody production in Chinese hamster ovary cells.
Human Health And Potential (HHP)
Correcting glitches in human genes
31 August 2021Precise and efficient C:G to G:C gene-editing enzymes could pave the way for new treatments for genetic diseases.
Nanostructures
Self-cleaning surfaces inspired by insects
27 August 2021A*STAR scientists are developing the next generation of self-sanitizing surfaces by mimicking nanostructures on cicada wings.
A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (A*STAR BTI)
Scaling up universal blood production
25 August 2021A scalable cell culture platform can generate universal red blood cells from stem cells, paving the way for manufacturing an abundant supply of blood for transfusions.
Polymer Science
The protective possibilities of polymers
23 August 2021From forming protective physical barriers to stabilizing mRNA vaccines, polymers provide endless solutions to the threat of coronaviruses and other current and impending diseases.
