Human Health and Potential (HHP)

A unique RNA structure shared across SARS-CoV-2 variants may contribute to viral fitness, offering a potential target for new antiviral treatments.

Comparing hypothalamic networks in zebrafish and mice reveals evolutionarily conserved neuronal pathways that regulate appetite across vertebrates.

A new light-sensitive hydrogel platform that models human tissue elasticity reveals how ageing cells react to a changing environment.

Enhanced RNA-based profiling techniques reveal the outsized metabolic impacts of small microbial populations across the human body surface.

An anti-hypertension drug could potentially be repurposed as a more affordable treatment for liver cancer.

The largest RNA language model to date helps researchers uncover the hidden roles played by non-coding RNA sequences in our cells.

Breast milk is supercharged with antibodies that promote healthy gut immunity in babies.

Disrupting the binding of a key protein pair in immune cells could help avert deadly allergic responses.

City-wide surveillance establishes baseline microbiome data for Singapore’s food centres, revealing stable microbial communities unique to each site.

A new precision oncology platform taps into machine learning to guide colorectal cancer treatments based on individual genetics.

An integrated sequencing platform successfully uncovers a hidden genomic variant of a rare liver disease, sparking new precision medicine options.

An aroma-first cell culture process bypasses costly tissue growth to deliver a familiar flavour for meat lovers.