Human Health and Potential (HHP)
Fashioning faba-lously familiar fats
20 Jun 2025A*STAR researchers explore the potential of faba beans and olive oil in creating a healthier plant-based chicken fat substitute.
Better TIMES for liver cancer patients
16 Jun 2025A new spatial genomic scoring system outdoes existing tools to identify patients at risk of recurring liver tumours.
Fatty liver poses silent risks to SMA survivors
5 Jun 2025A new study reveals that the genetic defect behind spinal muscular atrophy may also cause long-term liver issues for both patients and carriers.
Glueing together layers of molecular insights
29 May 2025A new spatial multi-omics tool merges different levels of biological data from the same tissue sample to better differentiate finer details at different health states.
Mapping an evolving fungal foe
23 May 2025Scientists identify a new, distinct group of the deadly yeast Candida auris, and urge the expansion of global surveillance efforts.
A twist in the tale of stapled peptides
15 May 2025A new molecular dynamics study reveals how some stapled peptides shapeshift to slip through cellular barriers and target key disease-related proteins within cells.
Microbial neighbours keep golden years shining
22 Apr 2025An expansive genomic survey of gut microbiomes in elderly Singaporeans reveals new insights on how such communities shape healthy ageing.
Smart solutions for custom cancer care
27 Mar 2025A new machine learning tool could help predict cancer treatment outcomes for more effective and targeted treatments.
A clinician’s co-pilot for diabetes treatment
25 Mar 2025An innovative AI tool uses patient data to generate individualised treatment recommendations to support clinicians in managing type 2 diabetes.
Bite-sized protein screening
21 Mar 2025A new miniaturised protein testing method reduces sample volumes, speeding up evaluation and accelerating the development of plant-based food alternatives.
Keeping tabs on psoriasis flare-ups
13 Mar 2025A non-invasive imaging technique tracks psoriasis severity and treatment response with detailed 3D skin images, offering safer, more accurate monitoring.
Deconstructing the esophagus cell by cell
3 Mar 2025Researchers uncovered how specialised stem cells act as building blocks for the esophagus, shaping its development and offering insights into treating related diseases.