A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*STAR SRL)

A non-invasive diagnostic method that uses light and sound can help clinicians assess and track patients with a chronic inflammatory skin condition.

Researchers discover key differences in the skin’s natural flora between healthy adults and those with genetic dry skin diseases.

Researchers discover that circadian rhythms control immune responses and may affect how our skin’s immune system responds to allergies.

New insights into the age-associated changes affecting macrophages offer promising avenues for the treatment of chronic wounds.

A new 3D-printed microneedle array could prove a more effective, less invasive diagnostic tool to extract disease-causing fungi from deep skin layers.

Scientists discover how a gene expressed in hair follicle cells controls hair pigmentation, creating new opportunities for future skin cancer therapeutics.

Electrospun scaffolds mirror the structural architecture of the skin’s dermis, creating a foundation to promote healing in chronic wounds.

As Sir David and Birgit Lane leave Singapore, A*STAR Research commemorates the legacy that the couple continues to build for their students, colleagues and the nation’s wider research ecosystem.

Leveraging on its public sector and industry collaborations, A*STAR and the Experimental Drug Development Centre hold the keys to effective drug discovery and development.

By analysing heart cells, a new machine learning algorithm could help predict arrhythmia risk before symptoms appear.

More evidence emerges that fatty foods change skin composition, creating the perfect conditions for acne flare-ups.

Fine-tuning the levels of three skin cell metabolites could be the key to unlocking treatments for psoriasis and ageing skin.