Human Health and Potential (HHP)
PORE-ing over RNA structures
19 Apr 2021A new sequencing technique called PORE-cupine combines artificial intelligence to reveal ribonucleic acid structures in cells.
Striking with precision at liver cancer
9 Apr 2021A new biomarker in liver tumor may help doctors predict how patients respond to immunotherapy.
Turning back the immunological clock
7 Apr 2021The discovery of how aging impacts memory T cells may unlock novel therapeutic targets to boost immune protection in older adults.
Providing closure in anencephaly research
19 Mar 2021A genetic cause for anencephaly, a common neural tube defect found in developing fetuses, has been identified for the first time.
Building strong systems on deep pillars
10 Mar 2021Horizontal Technology Programme Offices will bring A*STAR’s deep capabilities to bear on real-world issues facing Singapore and the wider world, says Deputy Chief Executive (Research), Andy Hor.
The dark side of antibiotics and what we can do about it
8 Mar 2021Understanding the impact of antibiotics on both infants and adults could help restore the delicate balance of the gut microbiome.
The roadmap to RIE2025
4 Mar 2021A*STAR is poised to contribute towards Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 plan across all four strategic domains.
No fast way to lose weight
19 Feb 2021Fasting during the month of Ramadan has limited benefits for weight loss, finds an A*STAR review.
Not all brain macrophages are alike
15 Feb 2021Being able to distinguish between different types of macrophages in the brain could shed light on inflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
How EBV guts us in new ways
11 Feb 2021The Epstein-Barr virus can cause epigenetic changes that persist even after the infection has been cleared, highlighting why prevention is better than cure when it comes to gastric cancer.
A tough choice for embryo cells
25 Jan 2021Keratin, a tough and insoluble fibrous protein, plays a surprising role in determining mouse embryonic cell fate.
Meet the class of 2021
21 Dec 2020Three A*STAR scholars—Sarah Luo, Caroline Wee, and Kaicheng Liang—have been selected for the highly competitive National Research Foundation Fellowship out of over 134 applicants worldwide.