Highlights
Molecular Biology
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.
Cancer
Striking with precision at liver cancer
9 April 2021A new biomarker in liver tumor may help doctors predict how patients respond to immunotherapy.
Immunology
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.
A*STAR Institute Of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
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.
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
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.
Diagnostics
Forecasting a (cytokine) storm
29 March 2021These novel immune signatures identify patients most at risk for developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
Teaching robots by example
26 March 2021By breaking complex actions into their basic components, researchers have developed a versatile framework that enables robots to learn from human demonstrators.
Big Data
Did Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ work?
24 March 2021Lockdown measures not only reduced the number of COVID-19 cases but also resulted in a temporary improvement in air quality, study finds.
Polymer Science
A tiny step forward for sustainability
22 March 2021A new method to synthesize degradable nanoparticles may lead to eco-friendly applications in catalysis, sensing and medicine.
Neurology
Providing closure in anencephaly research
19 March 2021A genetic cause for anencephaly, a common neural tube defect found in developing fetuses, has been identified for the first time.
Photonics
Bringing nanolasers in from the cold
17 March 2021A*STAR researchers have built a miniaturized nanoemitter laser that works at room temperature, opening a path to a wide array of future applications.
