A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
Reading a richer genetic alphabet
6 Apr 2026Nanopore sequencing and a self-enhancing AI model team up to enable a faster and more accurate method for reading synthetic genes.
Advancing Singapore’s RIE ecosystem, driving impact at scale
19 Mar 2026As the Chairman of Singapore’s lead R&D public sector agency, Chorh Chuan Tan outlines A*STAR’s strategic role within a new phase of national strategic priorities in research, innovation and enterprise.
Found in a crowd
17 Mar 2026At A*STAR, precision medicine and population health are bridging disciplines to shed new light on facets of human development and well-being, enabling targeted early interventions to enhance the healthspans of Asian populations.
Building tools, paving roads
11 Mar 2026This year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Singapore) Awards programme recognises three women scientists for their exceptional contributions to neuroscience, infectious diseases and RNA therapeutics.
A structural weakness in COVID-19?
9 Mar 2026A unique RNA structure shared across SARS-CoV-2 variants may contribute to viral fitness, offering a potential target for new antiviral treatments.
Back to the basics of hunger circuits
3 Mar 2026Comparing hypothalamic networks in zebrafish and mice reveals evolutionarily conserved neuronal pathways that regulate appetite across vertebrates.
Who’s active on skin?
25 Feb 2026Enhanced RNA-based profiling techniques reveal the outsized metabolic impacts of small microbial populations across the human body surface.
Predicting purpose in unseen shapes
17 Feb 2026The largest RNA language model to date helps researchers uncover the hidden roles played by non-coding RNA sequences in our cells.
The unseen ecosystems of our dining spaces
30 Jan 2026City-wide surveillance establishes baseline microbiome data for Singapore’s food centres, revealing stable microbial communities unique to each site.
Making leaps with tiny loops
26 Jan 2026Self-looping molecules could be the key to unlocking the potential of RNA-based vaccines and therapies.
Tailoring treatments to fit our genes
6 Jan 2026A new precision oncology platform taps into machine learning to guide colorectal cancer treatments based on individual genetics.
Cultivated meat hits a savoury breakthrough
23 Dec 2025An aroma-first cell culture process bypasses costly tissue growth to deliver a familiar flavour for meat lovers.