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

Genetic comparisons provide insight into the evolution of a crucial filament protein in animals, plants and bacteria

A trigger for the formation of bristled cells clears the air on a genetic mystery

Updating the statistical methods biologists use to interpret data resolves a longstanding debate in neuroscience

A newly discovered hormone has a vital role in survival and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells

DNA previously
considered superfluous may provide vital protection against stress and could
even be used in cancer treatment

Receptors may be able to turn
genes on and off by taking a newly-discovered route to the heart of the cell

A
biochemical explanation for the success of billion-dollar diabetes drugs

Fusion of two genes that regulate cellular adhesion increases risk of gastric cancer

Limiting immune response can reduce joint injury caused by the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus

Computational analysis automatically identifies the paths of neurons and blood vessels in medical images

A trawl through the human genome for factors in the replication of bronchitis virus in human lung cells reveals pathways that can be targeted for therapeutic development

Microstructured hydrogels can negate the problem of premature release when used as drug delivery systems