A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (A*STAR BTI)
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.
Stem cell megacities come to life
10 May 2023A*STAR researchers develop a high-efficiency technique for scaling up stem cell manufacturing for clinical and research applications.
Molecules to medicine
19 Apr 2023Leveraging on its public sector and industry collaborations, A*STAR and the Experimental Drug Development Centre hold the keys to effective drug discovery and development.
Tiny packages bring (cytokine) storm relief
16 Feb 2023A*STAR scientists decipher how a stem cell-based treatment stops the uncontrolled inflammation associated with severe COVID-19 cases.