A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
Vaccine packages signed, sealed, delivered
31 Mar 2026A*STAR researchers develop a smarter delivery system for mRNA vaccines that boosts their targeting abilities and biological safety.
Tracing colon cancer to its stem cell roots
23 Mar 2026Region-specific stem cells may not only act as starting points for colorectal cancer, but also offer new clues for early detection and treatment.
Advancing Singapore’s RIE ecosystem, driving impact at scale
19 Mar 2026As the Chairman of Singapore’s lead R&D public sector agency, Chorh Chuan Tan outlines A*STAR’s strategic role within a new phase of national strategic priorities in research, innovation and enterprise.
Building tools, paving roads
11 Mar 2026This year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Singapore) Awards programme recognises three women scientists for their exceptional contributions to neuroscience, infectious diseases and RNA therapeutics.
A structural weakness in COVID-19?
9 Mar 2026A unique RNA structure shared across SARS-CoV-2 variants may contribute to viral fitness, offering a potential target for new antiviral treatments.
Back to the basics of hunger circuits
3 Mar 2026Comparing hypothalamic networks in zebrafish and mice reveals evolutionarily conserved neuronal pathways that regulate appetite across vertebrates.
Layer by layer: building realistic meat alternatives
9 Feb 2026A*STAR researchers take a layered approach to create fibrous alternative meat products that mimic the sensory profiles of the real deal.
Protein partner break-up relieves allergies
5 Feb 2026Disrupting the binding of a key protein pair in immune cells could help avert deadly allergic responses.
Making leaps with tiny loops
26 Jan 2026Self-looping molecules could be the key to unlocking the potential of RNA-based vaccines and therapies.
Three stars of scientific vision
20 Jan 2026Whether combating global viral threats or advancing next-generation telecommunications, the A*STAR winners of the 2025 President’s Science and Technology Awards showcase the talent and drive at the foundations of world-class research excellence.
A culture that DARES
14 Jan 2026At the core of A*STAR’s research mission, Kian Teik Beh underscores the importance of prioritising real-world needs and bridging discovery with deployment in the clinic, industry and marketplace.
Buried flaws, precise fixes
29 Dec 2025An integrated sequencing platform successfully uncovers a hidden genomic variant of a rare liver disease, sparking new precision medicine options.