Human Health and Potential (HHP)
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.
To catch a skipped beat
14 Apr 2023By analysing heart cells, a new machine learning algorithm could help predict arrhythmia risk before symptoms appear.
mRNA boosters: our best bet against Omicron?
12 Apr 2023Booster shots with COVID-19 mRNA outperformed inactivated virus by eliciting stronger antibody responses to the Omicron variant.
One hundred mini livers on a chip
5 Apr 2023A new microfluidic liver-on-a-chip platform offers drug developers a stable, scalable and sensitive testing ground for much-needed treatments in fatty liver disease.
The war of the (malarial) roses
30 Mar 2023Drug-resistant malarial parasites form flower-like structures to shield themselves from attack by antimalarial drugs and the immune system.
Machine learning gets under the skin
24 Mar 2023Researchers develop machine learning models for accurately diagnosing an inflammatory skin condition.
Cancer diagnosis gets a helping hand
10 Mar 2023A new diagnostic innovation powered by artificial intelligence could empower surgeons to make more accurate and effective clinical decisions for colon cancer patients.
Cross-dimensional gene exploration
8 Mar 2023A new computational tool gives scientists a 3D view of the gene expression landscape in tissues to better track disease progression and design targeted drugs.
Sensor-equipped smart dressings signal when healing stalls
2 Mar 2023Advanced biosensors integrated into dressings capture molecular information to monitor whether wounds are healing.
Secret spike pockets revealed
28 Feb 2023Molecular simulations uncover a new druggable pocket in SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein which could hold the key to blocking COVID-19 infections.
Tiny packages bring (cytokine) storm relief
16 Feb 2023A*STAR scientists decipher how a stem cell-based treatment stops the uncontrolled inflammation associated with severe COVID-19 cases.
Genetic tool unveils TB bacteria’s ‘malware’
8 Feb 2023Using a new genome analysis technology, A*STAR scientists discover never-before-seen immune responses in tuberculosis infections.