A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
Expanding the power of pores
9 Aug 2016Smarter software allows researchers to generate higher-quality data from an exciting new DNA sequencing technology
Link discovered between skin disease and resident bacteria
26 Jul 2016Even when not suffering from flare ups, people susceptible to atopic dermatitis have different microbes living on their skin than non-sufferers
Reading the genome through a sharper lens
19 Jul 2016A neglected histone modification has unexpected implications for gene activity
Resisting cancer drug resistance
14 Jun 2016Therapeutic target takes aim at a virulent strain of cancer
Early deciders
1 Jun 2016Precursors to dendritic cells decide what they want to be when they grow
up much earlier than previously thought
Sifting for gene mutations
5 May 2016An algorithm is sped up to predict harmful effects from specific gene mutations
Genomic analysis reveals disease susceptibility
19 Apr 2016Variations in the genome of immune cells underlie differences in our individual predisposition to several diseases
ELABELA helps unlock the secrets of early survival and development
5 Apr 2016A newly discovered hormone has a vital role in survival and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
Fungus colonies settle on human skin
5 Apr 2016Comprehensive genomic analysis of Malassezia yeasts underpins novel antifungal skin treatments
Unlocking the mystery of an age-old secret
23 Feb 2016A quest to unravel the secrets of cloning has led to a greater understanding of how cells age
Better diagnosis for a rare syndrome
26 Jan 2016A rearrangement in a tumor suppressor gene could be the key to a firm diagnosis for families prone to cancer
Regulatory regions revealed in one shot
5 Jan 2016Disease-causing regions of the genome that affect gene expression levels are mapped with a new method