A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (A*STAR BTI)
Lipid tweaks for better vaccines
2 Oct 2025A*STAR researchers discover how subtle changes to a packaging component of mRNA vaccines can boost their efficacy and safety.
Making living medicines
12 Sep 2025Combining biology and analytical chemistry, Yu Hui Kang is developing cell infusions to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Whole in one
8 Sep 2025Integrating molecular insights from several omics profiling approaches, A*STAR research initiatives are deepening our understanding of human physiology and unearthing new diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities.
Unraveling sticky situations with antibodies
2 Sep 2025New insights on heat and acidity’s role in monoclonal antibody clumping pave the way for improved biotherapeutics production methods.
Digesting the difference between plant and animal proteins
25 Aug 2025A study on how animal meats and their plant-based alternatives are digested uncover key nutritional differences with implications for future food innovation.
Tiny systems, big impact
11 Mar 2025Combining engineering precision and data-driven insights, Charmaine Chia builds miniature technologies that unlock groundbreaking solutions for biotechnology.
Editing the basics
7 Mar 2025Cell and gene therapies are driving the next revolution in medicine, combining the best of biology with game-changing technologies from A*STAR researchers and partners.
Cancer-killing complexes charge ahead
3 May 2024A*STAR researchers developed specially designed nanocomplexes that effectively target and kill cancer cells, including those resistant to traditional treatments.
To bring biologics to life
11 Mar 2024Taking lessons from an eye-opening stint in industry, Sean Chia is tackling the challenges of biotherapeutics manufacturing to help bring game-changing antibody treatments to more patients.
Blueprints to optimise a cancer killer
20 Dec 2023A*STAR researchers tackle the challenge of creating therapeutic antibodies that effectively kill tumours and are also easily scalable in manufacturing settings.
A sweet end to food fraud
14 Aug 2023Researchers develop an analytical technique to combat food fraud by accurately profiling and differentiating meat samples based on their unique glycan profiles.
Plant protein purification perfected
1 Jun 2023A new method to remove a toxic compound from cottonseed could unlock a readily available source of nutritious plant-based protein.