Human Health and Potential (HHP)
Polymers breathe new life into antibiotics
3 May 2021When combined with low doses of antibiotics, this biodegradable polymer can reduce or even reverse antimicrobial resistance.
Tumors hide by mimicking fetal characteristics
26 Apr 2021Liver tumors gain immune tolerance by activating cellular mechanisms involved in fetal development.
A recipe for mini livers
23 Apr 2021For the first time, researchers have generated lab-grown livers that have functioning bile canaliculi, an important step towards modeling complex liver diseases.
Zika’s art of camouflage
21 Apr 2021The mosquito-borne virus dodges immune clearance by cloaking itself in disarmed antibodies.
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.