Asia

A*STAR scientists have created the world’s largest multi-ethnic Asian genetic database to further biomedical research and shed light on the origins of three major ethnic groups in the region.

With rhinitis affecting an enormous 40 per cent of Singapore’s population, research in the city state is yielding some very interesting insights into a worldwide problem.

Singaporean researchers tackle one of the world’s most pressing obesity problems — an issue that
could look like a slender person of Asian descent who eats rice three times a
day.

Innovative and impactful research takes center stage at Singapore’s prestigious science awards

The A*STAR/SNAS Young Scientist Awards are helping to spur innovation and creativity in Singapore by celebrating the work of outstanding young researchers

Geneticists from across Asia have come together to build a continent-spanning map of genetic diversity