Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB)
Viral killing in a new light
1 Sep 2023Researchers perform a head-to-head test on different disinfection methods using ultraviolet light to reveal the optimal protocol for deactivating coronaviruses.
Tenacious T cells triumph over tumours
18 Aug 2023Researchers develop a protocol to boost the effectiveness of and reduce the risk of potential side effects for T cell cancer therapies.
Stem cells revive crystal-clear vision
8 Aug 2023Researchers use single-cell sequencing for a new look at how stem cell-derived retinal cells fare after transplants for degenerative eye disorders.
Lingering viruses make tumours vulnerable
12 Jun 2023New associations between COVID-19 and immune responses in cancer patients reveal potential inroads to fighting tumours.
Vanda (Papilionanthe) Miss Joaquim’s genome in full bloom
18 May 2023Scientists discover genes encoding colours, scents and bioactive compounds in the genome of Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, Singapore’s National Flower.
How cancer seizes the immortality gene
21 Apr 2023Researchers have discovered a molecular pathway in colorectal cancer cells that leads to uncontrolled division, creating an avenue for more targeted therapies.
To catch a skipped beat
14 Apr 2023By analysing heart cells, a new machine learning algorithm could help predict arrhythmia risk before symptoms appear.
Bringing cultured fat from lab to plate
24 Feb 2023Scalable and cost-effective methods for growing fat cells pose a commercialisation barrier for cultivated meat products.
Tiny packages bring (cytokine) storm relief
16 Feb 2023A*STAR scientists decipher how a stem cell-based treatment stops the uncontrolled inflammation associated with severe COVID-19 cases.
Redirecting cancerous fates
14 Feb 2023A T cell therapy innovation may offer new hope for acute myeloid leukemia patients who relapse after conventional treatment.
Polymers: more than meets the eye?
2 Feb 2023A new polymer gel may offer a drug-free solution to preventing retinal scarring after eye surgery.
Disarming a deadly yeast
23 Jan 2023Scientists discover a potential therapeutic target to tackle a dangerous drug-resistant yeast strain.