Human Health and Potential (HHP)
Protein partner break-up relieves allergies
5 Feb 2026Disrupting the binding of a key protein pair in immune cells could help avert deadly allergic responses.
The unseen ecosystems of our dining spaces
30 Jan 2026City-wide surveillance establishes baseline microbiome data for Singapore’s food centres, revealing stable microbial communities unique to each site.
Tailoring treatments to fit our genes
6 Jan 2026A new precision oncology platform taps into machine learning to guide colorectal cancer treatments based on individual genetics.
Buried flaws, precise fixes
29 Dec 2025An integrated sequencing platform successfully uncovers a hidden genomic variant of a rare liver disease, sparking new precision medicine options.
Cultivated meat hits a savoury breakthrough
23 Dec 2025An aroma-first cell culture process bypasses costly tissue growth to deliver a familiar flavour for meat lovers.
Sprouting hope to save sight
17 Dec 2025Originally aimed at tumours, a new antibody treatment also offers a safer alternative to eye injections for neovascular eye diseases.
A longer look at RNA diversity
11 Dec 2025The SG-NEx project delivers rich long-read RNA sequencing data that capture subtle differences in gene activity, opening avenues for discovering novel biomarkers in health and disease.
Two weeks off for fatherhood gains
5 Dec 2025Two Singapore-based studies of young families reveal how paternity leave nurtures stronger family bonds and enhances early childhood development.
The evolving living language of skin
1 Dec 2025A comprehensive study across different life stages unveils new insights into the roles of the skin microbiome and lipidome in impacting skin health.
Tracking down cancer’s crumbs
27 Nov 2025A machine learning model called Fragle helps detect cancer and spot signs of relapse by quantifying DNA fragments in the blood.
Neutrophils fill the gaps in skin defence
21 Nov 2025A deep dive into the skin barrier uncovers the critical role immune cells play in structural reinforcement and wound healing.
Obesity genes also speak for the growing brain
13 Nov 2025An early childhood study reveals that some genetic roots of obesity may also link to language-related neurodevelopment.