Human Health and Potential (HHP)
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.
Milking new flavours
25 Feb 2025A new study explores the nutritional potential of underutilised Asian legumes as lactose-free, plant-based milk alternatives.
Liver cancer’s ‘bad apple’ effect
19 Feb 2025A comprehensive study of liver tumours reveals that a small fraction of aggressive cells can have an outsized effect on patient outcomes.
Iron fuels cancer’s trajectory
13 Feb 2025High iron levels, often linked to red meat consumption, can fuel cancer growth by reactivating proteins that allow cancer cells to divide endlessly.
Immune crosstalk fuels viral flames
5 Feb 2025A*STAR researchers find that ordinary communications between immune cells during chikungunya virus infection can drive joint inflammation seen in the disease.
Stretching the limits of health monitoring
3 Feb 2025A new wearable sensor continuously detects key chemical biomarkers directly from the skin, circumventing more invasive clinical methods.
Microlasers track tensions between cells
24 Jan 2025A new sensor innovation measures stress inside tissue models to simulate disease conditions like cancer with greater accuracy.