A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII)

Despite the hype, State-of-the-art machine learning challenges one of the toughest problems in systems biology.

To tackle the monumental challenges of the 21st century, the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore brings cutting-edge supercomputing resources to researchers across A*STAR and beyond.

Molecular simulations uncover a new druggable pocket in SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein which could hold the key to blocking COVID-19 infections.

A new polymer gel may offer a drug-free solution to preventing retinal scarring after eye surgery.

Multidisciplinary efforts across A*STAR are paving the way toward Singapore’s precision medicine vision.

A user-friendly online computational platform helps researchers scour complex datasets to predict how likely food proteins are to trigger allergic reactions.

A*STAR scientists lay the foundations for a circular economy using worms that turn plastics into fertiliser.

A computational model developed at A*STAR provides insights on how molecular dynamics of proteins impact their function, unlocking new precision medicine opportunities.

A novel molecular mechanism by which a malarial parasite enters host cells may broaden possibilities in malaria vaccine development.

SARS-CoV-2 genome structures and their interactions with human RNA are shown to be important in virus survival and pathogenicity.

A new smartphone app improves the reliability of on-site rapid COVID-19 colorimetric tests, paving the way for safe gatherings in the post-pandemic world.

From music streaming technology to COVID-19 tests, A*STAR Assistant Chief Executive (Enterprise) Sze Wee Tan details how the agency is bringing their innovations out of the lab and into the real world.