Highlights
Plastics
The dark side of green plastics
19 November 2021Mapping the life cycle of biodegradable polymers can help manufacturers make data-driven decisions on the most sustainable production practices.
HIV
Confessions of a shape-shifting virus
17 November 2021Contrary to popular belief, a new A*STAR study shows that HIV mutations are far from random, emerging at specific locations at specific rates.
Materials Engineering
A three-in-one sustainable, self-healing coating
11 November 2021Next-generation self-healing polymers use eco-friendly building blocks and manufacturing processes, providing superior durability and longevity to the materials they coat.
Microbiology
When antibiotics make good yeasts go bad
9 November 2021Broad-acting antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome and create the perfect conditions for potentially life-threatening yeast infections to flourish.
Immunology
Cracking the code of long COVID
5 November 2021Elevated levels of inflammatory factors may be linked to persistent COVID-19 symptoms, researchers find.
Development
Keeping the beat of life
3 November 2021A protein in cilia called CFAP53 is responsible for the distinct beat patterns during embryonic development, researchers say.
Mitchell-Riley Syndrome
A rare glimpse into the pancreas’ origins
1 November 2021Induced pluripotent stem cells have helped researchers map the role of the RFX6 gene in a rare congenital disorder known as Mitchell-Riley Syndrome.
Machine Learning
AI makes stem cells less unpredictable
28 October 2021A*STAR researchers have created the first machine learning model for predicting clinical outcomes of stem cell therapies in patients with cartilage disorders.
Autoimmune Disease
Flipping the switch on gut inflammation
26 October 2021A newly-discovered role for an immune regulator in T cells may help unravel the molecular basis of inflammatory bowel disease and serve as a promising therapeutic target.
Rechargeable Batteries
Molecular blemishes boost batteries
22 October 2021Embedding chemical impurities into zinc-ion batteries boosts their performance and prolongs battery life.
Singapore Undiagnosed Disease Program
Ending the diagnostic odyssey
20 October 2021Asian patients with suspected but undiagnosed rare genetic diseases could get answers sooner thanks to next-generation sequencing technologies.
Human Health And Potential (HHP)
A killer combination for microbial warfare
18 October 2021A newly-designed antimicrobial polymer offers a 2-in-1 solution to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Adaptive Manufacturing
Safety first when man meets robot
14 October 2021A fresh design approach to high-performing variable-stiffness rotating joints could enable humans to work safely alongside robots in industrial manufacturing environments.
