Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI)
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.
Smartphones unmask hidden malnutrition
13 Oct 2023A new digital healthcare platform allows physicians to remotely monitor elderly patients at risk of malnutrition with a smartphone.
Chomp your way to healthier eating
16 Jun 2023Changing the texture of food can change eating rates and represent a new approach to helping people manage their nutrition.
Machine learning tackles biological data
16 Mar 2023Despite the hype, State-of-the-art machine learning challenges one of the toughest problems in systems biology.
Surprising truths about hawker favourites
23 Nov 2022A*STAR researchers measure the caloric and nutritional profiles of popular local dishes, revealing that they may be more guilty pleasures than healthy staples.
Coconut-based plastics for a greener Singapore
3 Oct 2022A*STAR scientists develop a process for transforming coconut waste into strong and biodegradable bioplastics.
Bacteria turn nature’s rainbow into therapeutics
25 Jul 2022A new bacterial platform makes plant-derived pigments more soluble, overcoming long-standing issues around their use in pharmaceuticals.
Getting plant proteins to take root
19 Apr 2022New technologies that turn plant proteins into better ingredients and food items could help feed the growing human population with less impact on natural resources.
A local twist on assessing heart health
10 Jan 2022The first reference range of circulating fatty acids in Singaporeans paves the way for more accurate insights into the cardiovascular health of local populations.
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.
Success in the sciences
29 Nov 2021A*STAR’s steady investments in R&D and talent create the ideal conditions for impactful science, says its Chief Executive Officer Frederick Chew.
Advancing synthetic biology across all fronts
16 Jul 2021From expanding the genetic alphabet to uncovering antibiotics hidden in silent genes, A*STAR’s researchers are wielding the tools of synthetic biology to improve our lives in surprising ways.