A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
A matter of life or death
6 Jul 2010Inactivation of a protective cellular ‘self-destruct’ mechanism enables cancer cells to grow without restraint
Stopping flu in its tracks
22 Jun 2010A containment-oriented treatment strategy may help limit spread of influenza in schools and hospitals
Getting with the program
8 Jun 2010Single-cell gene expression profiling reveals specific genetic programs underlying cell differentiation in pre-implantation mouse embryos
Swine flu under surveillance
8 Jun 2010An efficient tool for monitoring the emergence and spread of new H1N1 virus variants has been developed in Singapore
Expanding the repertoire
27 Apr 2010Discovery of a replacement for an ‘indispensible’ reprogramming factor provides new ways to generate stem cells
Revealing hidden vulnerabilities
13 Apr 2010The International Kawasaki Disease Genetics Consortium uncovers multiple genes potentially involved in an enigmatic childhood disease
Colitis research takes guts
13 Apr 2010A large-scale genomic study identifies genes associated with bowel disease and provides clues to their functions
Invitations to infection
2 Mar 2010Genomic analysis reveals risk factors that offer insights into the pathology of the leprosy bacterium
Building a multi-national family tree
16 Feb 2010Geneticists from across Asia have come together to build a continent-spanning map of genetic diversity
More diversity than meets the eye
16 Feb 2010Large-scale analysis of Han Chinese populations reveals striking patterns of intriguing genetic diversity
Keeping death in check
19 Jan 2010A small RNA molecule has a big influence on the activity of an important tumor suppressor
Finding patterns in repetition
19 Jan 2010A sophisticated algorithm combines expression data with information about patient outcomes to reveal cancer genes