A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
Stretching the limits of health monitoring
3 Feb 2025A new wearable sensor continuously detects key chemical biomarkers directly from the skin, circumventing more invasive clinical methods.
Microlasers track tensions between cells
24 Jan 2025A new sensor innovation measures stress inside tissue models to simulate disease conditions like cancer with greater accuracy.
Layering up for smarter mRNA deliveries
14 Jan 2025A deeper look at nanoparticle design reveals how customised lipid carriers with advanced structures can greatly enhance the delivery of mRNA treatments.
Guiding stars at scientific frontiers
6 Jan 2025In recognition of their scientific contributions and impact both locally and globally, 14 leading researchers have been awarded the 2024 A*STAR Fellowship.
Pathways to Impact
30 Dec 2024Through its focus on attracting, developing and retaining talents in science and technology, A*STAR is helping to build a rich national ecosystem of research, innovation and enterprise.
Gene trails lead to a new view of diabetes
26 Dec 2024A comprehensive genomic map reveals how certain genes regulate key cells in blood sugar control, offering new insights for future diabetes treatments.
Gene therapy steadies sugar swings
4 Dec 2024Researchers developed a new method to improve the effectiveness of islet cell transplants, which may offer better treatment options for people with diabetes.
Shaping solutions to fix faulty cells
25 Sep 2024Innovative designer molecules called stapled peptides effectively target and block cancer processes, promising a new therapeutic approach.
Whirling scanners broaden diagnostic horizons
20 Sep 2024A new optical scanner reduces costs and expands medical imaging applications, enabling doctors to better view and diagnose internal body structures.
Nature’s solution to plastic pollution
18 Sep 2024Enzymes from soil bacteria can effectively break down some of the toughest plastic pollutants, offering a promising approach to tackling plastic waste.
Decoding cancer’s molecular dance
5 Sep 2024Using artificial intelligence techniques, Mai Chan Lau maps the spatial relationships between tumour cells and immune cells to understand their effect on clinical outcomes.
Tumours advance as defences ebb
26 Aug 2024As the immune system ages, our susceptibility to conditions such as cancer increases, prompting researchers to develop advanced experimental models to study these pathways.