Human Health and Potential (HHP)
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.
Polymers: more than meets the eye?
2 Feb 2023A new polymer gel may offer a drug-free solution to preventing retinal scarring after eye surgery.
Disarming a deadly yeast
23 Jan 2023Scientists discover a potential therapeutic target to tackle a dangerous drug-resistant yeast strain.
Unleashing skin’s healing superpowers
17 Jan 2023A protein called Agrin naturally produced in the skin could soon be the active ingredient in a treatment to boost skin repair in non-healing wounds.
Greasy foods aggravate acne
9 Jan 2023More evidence emerges that fatty foods change skin composition, creating the perfect conditions for acne flare-ups.