Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS)

The mysterious trigger of the NLRP1 inflammasome sensor has finally been identified: a protease found in the common cold-causing human rhinovirus tells our body that it has been invaded.

For the first time, researchers have generated lab-grown livers that have functioning bile canaliculi, an important step towards modeling complex liver diseases.

A new sequencing technique called PORE-cupine combines artificial intelligence to reveal ribonucleic acid structures in cells.

Zinc pyrithione shampoos tower above other antifungals for keeping dandruff at bay, an A*STAR study finds.

A genetic cause for anencephaly, a common neural tube defect found in developing fetuses, has been identified for the first time.

Differences in the skin microbiome could reveal clues as to why some cases of atopic dermatitis are more severe than others.

A microRNA called miR-355 has been identified as the key regulator of skin cell differentiation in patients with atopic dermatitis.

Researchers at A*STAR have discovered how a class of small proteins is essential for metabolism.

Using magnets, scientists have developed an innovative pressure-based technique that represents a new frontier in needle-free drug delivery.

A new generation of smart dressings could help to guard against the danger of wounds that do not heal.

A*STAR scientists have uncovered a novel surface marker that identifies stem cells and potential cancer stem cells in the distal stomach.

A*STAR scientists have identified a microRNA that can potentially be targeted for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.