Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging (IBB)
Radioactive molecules predict liver cancer outcomes
27 Jan 2023Imaging experts discover a non-invasive method to identify which patients with liver cancer are most likely to respond to immunotherapy.
The innovation network
16 Nov 2022Game-changing new ideas and products are born from connecting the right minds and hands. In this cover story, we spotlight how A*STAR facilitates those connections and cultivates the culture needed for an ecosystem of innovation.
The dark side of brain radiotherapy
3 Nov 2022Non-invasive imaging technology reveals how radiation exposure in the brain, particularly early in life, damages delicate brain tissue.
Squeaky clean face masks
28 Oct 2022A head-to-head test of three common mask decontamination methods helps frame standardised national guidelines.
Cicada wings: the secret to self-cleaning surfaces
18 Oct 2022New self-cleaning surfaces created by A*STAR researchers take inspiration from cicada wings to attract and destroy microbes without harsh chemicals.
Rare six-letter DNA unlocks dengue diagnostic
10 Oct 2022Synthetic DNA molecules could serve as an easy-to-manufacture alternative to traditional antibody-based rapid tests.
A non-invasive diagnostic test that “listens” to the skin
23 Aug 2022A*STAR scientists develop an optoacoustic imaging technology for diagnosing disease by assessing subtle blood flow changes in the skin.
What’s the best way to reuse an N95 mask?
24 May 2022By identifying the best way to decontaminate N95 masks, A*STAR scientists are helping solve the environmental consequences of disposable masks.
Clearer medical imaging through tiny chains
22 Mar 2022A phenomenon called superferromagnetism boosts the resolution of magnetic particle imaging.
Microbe-busting copper surfaces
4 Mar 2022A*STAR scientists developed self-sanitizing surfaces capable of eliminating microbes effectively within mere minutes.
Searching for good fat’s origins
14 Feb 2022Researchers have identified a stem cell marker that influences fat cell development, unlocking exciting therapeutic opportunities for chronic diseases.
Biopolymer boosts the fighting chance of cancer therapies
17 Jan 2022A novel polymer improves the effectiveness of chemotherapeutics against drug-resistant tumors.