Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS)
Unseen chemicals shape future health
21 Aug 2024Chemicals in everyday products may impact babies’ metabolic health, potentially leading to increased belly fat at birth.
Pulse checks on lingering symptoms
6 Aug 2024Smartwatch data points to a connection between physical activity and prolonged COVID-19 symptoms among healthcare workers.
Towards lifelong vitality
15 Jul 2024Through innovative technologies and deep biological insights, A*STAR research institutes and ecosystem partners aim to enhance the healthspan of Asia’s ageing populations.
Supporting mothers from the start
3 Jul 2024The term ‘postpartum depression’ may be misleading, as researchers have discover maternal depressive symptoms often begin during pregnancy.
Flipping the script on fat intake
27 Nov 2023Despite an increased calorie intake, the consumption of unsaturated fats from Asian-based oil blends did not lead to significant changes in total body fat among Asian participants.
Recognising research excellence and outstanding scientists
31 Aug 2022The A*STAR winners of the 2021 President’s Science and Technology Awards and Young Scientist Award are living proof of the importance of mentorship in creating science that gives back to the community.
A closer look at metformin in maternal diabetes
25 Jan 2022New data suggest that metformin administered to pregnant mothers may have unintended effects on the fetus, prompting the need for further assessment of the drug’s risk-benefit ratio.
Nurturing Singapore’s scientific talents
17 Dec 2021From the public sector to innovative startups and industry giants, A*STAR scholars are blazing the trail across Singapore’s research ecosystem.
Building breakthroughs beyond the lab
10 Dec 2021From music streaming technology to COVID-19 tests, A*STAR Assistant Chief Executive (Enterprise) Sze Wee Tan details how the agency is bringing their innovations out of the lab and into the real world.
Three decades of driving dedicated research
7 Dec 2021Through the years, A*STAR has always stood at the forefront of science and technology and innovation. Here’s how A*STAR came to be and what it has in store in the upcoming decades.
Comparing COVID-19 in children and adults
22 Jun 2021Understanding why COVID-19 tends to strike the old but spare the young could inform how to prioritize limited COVID-19 vaccines.
The dark side of antibiotics and what we can do about it
8 Mar 2021Understanding the impact of antibiotics on both infants and adults could help restore the delicate balance of the gut microbiome.