Human Health and Potential (HHP)
A local twist on assessing heart health
10 Jan 2022The first reference range of circulating fatty acids in Singaporeans paves the way for more accurate insights into the cardiovascular health of local populations.
Donor tissues provide the gift of sight
24 Dec 2021A breakthrough stem cell transplant technology uses donated cadaver eyes to restore vision in patients with retinal degeneration.
Smoothing out kinks in vaccine production
16 Dec 2021A new streamlined method for purifying lab-grown viruses could accelerate vaccine production, allowing manufacturers to respond rapidly to emerging viral threats
Fortifying T cells that fight liver cancer
14 Dec 2021Researchers engineer specialized T cells that can transiently and effectively attack liver cancer cells even in the presence of immunosuppressive drugs.
When allergies pass from mother to child
8 Dec 2021Maternal antibodies can cross the placenta and pass on mother’s allergies to her children in the womb.
Mapping modified RNA with xPore
7 Dec 2021A new computational method called xPore identifies and estimates the number of specific RNA modifications in biological samples.
A closer look into the genetics of blindness
5 Dec 2021Using whole-exome sequencing, scientists have identified a gene likely linked to a common eye disorder that can lead to blindness in the elderly.
COVID-19’s far-reaching effects from lung to liver
30 Nov 2021Using single-cell sequencing technology, A*STAR scientists have identified a rare population of liver cells susceptible to damage from SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Success in the sciences
29 Nov 2021A*STAR’s steady investments in R&D and talent create the ideal conditions for impactful science, says its Chief Executive Officer Frederick Chew.
Immune secrets of the symptom-free
26 Nov 2021Unique immune responses shield some COVID-19 patients from the disease’s worst effects.
Boxing in the coronavirus
23 Nov 2021A new, cost-effective barrier enclosure protects healthcare workers by effectively containing airborne viral particles from COVID-19 patients.
Confessions of a shape-shifting virus
17 Nov 2021Contrary to popular belief, a new A*STAR study shows that HIV mutations are far from random, emerging at specific locations at specific rates.