A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
Baring breast cancer’s genetic dependencies
2 Jan 2024Researchers reveal how disrupting a key genetic control mechanism can significantly hinder the progression and spread of an aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer.
When a chromatin safekeeper drops its guard
26 Dec 2023A*STAR researchers identified the mechanism behind how a common gene mutation in kidney cancer impacts chromatin remodelling and drives tumour development, opening up new possibilities for therapeutic interventions.
Reading hidden notes on genetic molecules
13 Dec 2023A new computational tool accurately predicts RNA modifications from sequencing data, allowing researchers to study and develop novel therapies for complex diseases such as cancer.
A deep dive into cancer’s big data
1 Dec 2023A new deep learning method outperforms traditional methods for identifying genetic mutations from DNA sequences and can be a valuable tool for improved cancer diagnostics.
Brain and body, intertwined
31 Oct 2023Through close collaborations across scientific disciplines, A*STAR drives new discoveries in neurometabolism and its potential therapeutic applications.
Decrypting the breast cancer code
25 Oct 2023Researchers extract insights from large databases of genetic and clinical information in a bid to develop more robust, data-driven breast cancer screening frameworks.
Hidden threats from benign colonisers
3 Oct 2023Genomic profiles of the human gut microbiome reveal the hidden impacts of asymptomatic, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, as well as potential solutions for their reversal.
Keeping pace with evasive viruses
19 Sep 2023With near-real-time genomic monitoring, researchers catch emergent, treatment-evading SARS-CoV-2 mutations in immunocompromised patients with chronic infections.
The root of cancer drug resistance
5 Sep 2023Unique gene signatures associated with drug-resistant leukaemia paves the way for improved clinical strategies to help these patients.
Bacterial superweapons exposed
27 Jul 2023By exploring the genetic diversity within Escherichia coli bacteria, researchers uncover distinct gene families and a molecular weapon tied to disease-causing strains.
Vanda (Papilionanthe) Miss Joaquim’s genome in full bloom
18 May 2023Scientists discover genes encoding colours, scents and bioactive compounds in the genome of Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, Singapore’s National Flower.
How cancer seizes the immortality gene
21 Apr 2023Researchers have discovered a molecular pathway in colorectal cancer cells that leads to uncontrolled division, creating an avenue for more targeted therapies.