A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)

A*STAR researchers have uncovered the sequence of genetic events behind the development of motile cilia in airways.

Cancer cells evade Taxol-induced cell death by downregulating the expression of a protein known as BimEL.

By triggering the Wnt signaling pathway, A*STAR scientists were able to reactivate proliferation in mature human heart muscle cells.

When parts of a bacteria’s cell wall enter into circulation, its host experiences more severe autoimmune reactions.

Microfluidic device allows for precise control of growth factor gradients, mimicking natural spinal cord development in vitro.

Injecting flies with snail venom could help us discover molecules for developing new drugs

Drug screen reveals safe, potent, broad-spectrum anticancer compound

New spinal-cord-like cell clusters could be used to study and find treatments for nerve cell degeneration

A two-pronged genetic manipulation of T cells of the human immune system could lead to more effective cancer treatments

Insights into the molecular changes in regenerating liver cells may reveal ways to help patients recover from surgery or disease

A*STAR researchers have revealed the mechanism behind the way receptor TLR-9 protects against lupus

Gut bacteria in fruit flies do not have a major influence on behavior