A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
Many a little makes a mickle
9 Nov 2010Genetic variations related to estrogen production have a cumulative effect on breast and endometrial cancer risk
Susceptibility loci for meningococcal disease
12 Oct 2010A genome-wide association study identifies genetic factors that increase the risk of meningococcal disease
Driving differentiation
14 Sep 2010Mysterious molecules called lncRNA direct the fate of stem cells in the early mouse embryo
Color-coding hormone tricksters
31 Aug 2010Gold nanoparticles power a quick and colorful method to detect protein–DNA interactions with nucleotide-specific sensitivity
On the trail of an elusive tumor
31 Aug 2010A large-scale genomic analysis yields insights into a cancer that disproportionately affects individuals from southern China
Revealing a regulatory divide
17 Aug 2010Mammalian genomes display large differences where the regulatory proteins of their embryonic stem cells bind
Deletion reveals neuron loss
3 Aug 2010Zebrafish provide clues to the function of a key Parkinson’s disease gene
Signaling disease
20 Jul 2010Individuals carrying variants of a gene involved in controlling the immune response are prone to infection
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