Highlights
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
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.
Stem Cells
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.
T-cells
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.
Industrial 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.
COVID-19
Unmasking environmentally friendly pandemic solutions
12 October 2021By knowing the environmental impact of reusable and single-use face masks, policymakers can make data-driven decisions on their use in Singapore.
Smartphone
Lab assays on the go
8 October 2021A portable, low-cost spectrophotometer could free up scientists to perform routine experiments outside the lab.
3D Printing
Magnesium alloy manufacturing goes green
6 October 2021Scientists have developed a faster, more energy-efficient method for 3D printing magnesium alloys, creating new opportunities for biomedical applications.
Antibodies
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.
Proteomics
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.
