Human Health and Potential (HHP)
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.
Single cell maps unveil Asia’s immune diversity
5 Nov 2025A groundbreaking multinational atlas of the body’s frontline defenders reveals hidden variations that could enhance precision health efforts worldwide.
Broad new hope for late-stage IV cancer
30 Oct 2025Clinical trial results show a new antibody drug with an unconventional approach extends survival for patients with various aggressive cancers.
Mucus impossible: Giving nasal vaccines a new ride
24 Oct 2025A new ‘liquid lipid’ approach that penetrates the nose’s mucus barrier could lead to needle-free, nasal spray-based mRNA vaccines.
Bringing NATURA light to drug discovery
14 Oct 2025A new chemical testing platform harnesses colour- and light-producing genes from wildlife to speed the search for promising RNA-based therapeutics.
Tired T cells get a power up
8 Oct 2025Targeting a key gene can help prevent the body’s immune fighters from wearing out when attacking tumour cells, offering a new treatment strategy against cancer.