A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*STAR SRL)
Fashioning faba-lously familiar fats
20 Jun 2025A*STAR researchers explore the potential of faba beans and olive oil in creating a healthier plant-based chicken fat substitute.
Translating innovative science into a win for all
10 Jun 2025From innovative medical devices to advanced manufacturing partnerships, the work of A*STAR recipients of the 2024 President’s Science and Technology Awards exemplify the importance of translating research into clinical and commercial outcomes.
Keeping tabs on psoriasis flare-ups
13 Mar 2025A non-invasive imaging technique tracks psoriasis severity and treatment response with detailed 3D skin images, offering safer, more accurate monitoring.
Guiding stars at scientific frontiers
6 Jan 2025In recognition of their scientific contributions and impact both locally and globally, 14 leading researchers have been awarded the 2024 A*STAR Fellowship.
Plotting the path of forever chemicals
24 Apr 2024Researchers use virtual simulations to track and predict how chemicals used in everyday objects impact human health over time.
Breakaway yeasts instigate the itch
22 Feb 2024Researchers discover a protein-cutting enzyme that may be responsible for inflammatory skin conditions triggered by yeast species.
Clearing out the dust
15 Jan 2024By tracing the molecular pathways affected by a key ingredient in airborne particulates, Rachel Phua is trying to understand how polluted air alters our skin.
Ovarian cancer fingerprinting in real time
12 Jan 2024A new portable diagnostic technology promises unparalleled speed, accuracy and clinical utility for ovarian cancer diagnoses.
Itching for a cure
10 Jan 2024The untapped potential of stem cells can lead us to new treatment avenues for inflammatory skin diseases, says Kenneth Lay.
Beyond skin deep
4 Jan 2024From molecular methods to advanced optics, scientists are combining techniques and expertise from diverse disciplines to transform skin health research and fortify the body’s outermost barrier.
Breathing easy with super sensitive diagnostics
6 Dec 2023A new approach combines surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy with advanced computer analysis to accurately and rapidly detect lung cancer by analysing fluid around the lungs.