Highlights
Human Health And Potential (HHP)
Tumors hide by mimicking fetal characteristics
26 April 2021Liver tumors gain immune tolerance by activating cellular mechanisms involved in fetal development.
Labgrown
A recipe for mini livers
23 April 2021For the first time, researchers have generated lab-grown livers that have functioning bile canaliculi, an important step towards modeling complex liver diseases.
Immunology
Zika’s art of camouflage
21 April 2021The mosquito-borne virus dodges immune clearance by cloaking itself in disarmed antibodies.
Genomics
PORE-ing over RNA structures
19 April 2021A new sequencing technique called PORE-cupine combines artificial intelligence to reveal ribonucleic acid structures in cells.
Nutrition
Taking the ‘moo’ out of yogurt
16 April 2021By swopping fermentation for high pressure, plant-based yogurts may soon give dairy yogurts a run for their money.
Bioimaging
FISHing out tissues’ hidden secrets
14 April 2021A*STAR researchers have developed a new molecular imaging technique that enables the study of tissue physiology at ultra-high resolution.
Nanolasers
Shining a way forward for on-chip lasers
12 April 2021A*STAR researchers have developed a compact on-chip laser using a nanoantenna chain as an optical resonator.
Human Health And Potential (HHP)
Striking with precision at liver cancer
9 April 2021A new biomarker in liver tumor may help doctors predict how patients respond to immunotherapy.
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Turning back the immunological clock
7 April 2021The discovery of how aging impacts memory T cells may unlock novel therapeutic targets to boost immune protection in older adults.
Hair
Dusting away dandruff
5 April 2021Zinc pyrithione shampoos tower above other antifungals for keeping dandruff at bay, an A*STAR study finds.
Manufacturing Trade And Connectivity (MTC)
Simulating a water droplet
2 April 2021An integrated simulation model provides a clearer picture of what happens when a water droplet comes in contact with a hydrophobic surface.
Cancer Biology
Placing cancer under lockdown
31 March 2021New insights into the tumor microenvironment may help researchers stop the growth and spread of cancer to other parts of the body.
Immunology
Forecasting a (cytokine) storm
29 March 2021These novel immune signatures identify patients most at risk for developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
