Human Health and Potential (HHP)

Changing the texture of food can change eating rates and represent a new approach to helping people manage their nutrition.

New associations between COVID-19 and immune responses in cancer patients reveal potential inroads to fighting tumours.

Scientists discover how a gene expressed in hair follicle cells controls hair pigmentation, creating new opportunities for future skin cancer therapeutics.

A new method to remove a toxic compound from cottonseed could unlock a readily available source of nutritious plant-based protein.

Researchers identify an unexpected synergy between bacterial and viral molecules that causes severe inflammation in some patients with COVID-19.

Scientists discover genes encoding colours, scents and bioactive compounds in the genome of Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, Singapore’s National Flower.

A newly developed artificial neuron detects subtle chemical signals produced by brain cells to power advanced brain-machine interfaces.

Researchers unravel a complex inflammatory pathway involved in severe COVID-19 infection and identify a therapeutic mechanism to reverse it.

A*STAR researchers develop a high-efficiency technique for scaling up stem cell manufacturing for clinical and research applications.

Electrospun scaffolds mirror the structural architecture of the skin’s dermis, creating a foundation to promote healing in chronic wounds.

A new analytical platform reveals signature changes in immune cells of the brain during aging and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

An analysis of cellular immune responses reveals that mixing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters may offer enhanced protection for at-risk populations.