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Findings open up possibilities for more targeted therapeutic cures for the disease

Researchers at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have developed a drug-delivering hydrogel to treat chronic diseases such as hepatitis C, a liver disease that kills around 500,000 people worldwide every year.

A nanostructure design enables pixels to produce two different colors depending on the polarization of the incident light

IME’s rare cell isolation technology will eliminate risk of pregnancy loss associated with invasive diagnostic testing, paving the way for effective therapy treatments of genetic fetal abnormalities.

A three-dimensional star-shaped polymer network enhances cell adhesion and growth for tissue regeneration.

An interdisciplinary study exposes how structural flaws dictate failure strength and deformation in nanosized alloys with super-resilient properties.

A*STAR scientist and National University of Singapore professor recognized for pioneering work in the development of 3D and PET/CT imaging.

As a fast-evolving market with enormous growth potential across numerous sectors, there has been increasing worldwide attention in 3D Printing. The Economist has forecasted 3D Printing to be the 3rd industrial revolution, due to prospects of thriving into a new type of manufacturing industry.

New catalyst structures based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes are set to make the refining of commodity chemicals and fuels from bio-oil more competitive.

Researchers in Singapore have developed fibre-based “optofluidic” sensors for measuring the properties of tiny amounts of fluid. The innovation increases the sensitivity of measurements and makes it less expensive for researchers and clinicians to study the properties of fluids.

A biosensor capable of sensitively detecting influenza viruses has potential for improving clinical diagnosis of Influenza A.

Sing-a-long software developed at A*STAR brings sweet melody to any cacophonous cry.

Experiments show that the careful choice of witnesses makes it easier to detect entangled quantum states.

A*STAR researchers are extracting useful information from billions of social media posts to support businesses, governments and healthcare professionals.

An electronic payment system developed in Singapore will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles.

Researchers in Singapore are developing a microclimatic modelling tool to prevent further deterioration of the country’s urban heat island phenomenon.

Researchers in Singapore are developing a microclimatic modelling tool to prevent further deterioration of the country’s urban heat island phenomenon.

A new process for cutting silicon wafers could streamline the production of smaller and more powerful microchips for electronic devices.

Researchers in Singapore are gaining further insight into how the mechanical environment of cells drives fundamental cellular processes such as motility, growth and survival. These processes are integral to many clinical challenges, from cancer prognosis to wound healing and skin repair.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore is working with a Japanese multinational company to develop safer, anti-odour and anti-bacteria household products that eliminate the use of harmful biocides.

Researchers in Singapore have developed an ultrasensitive method to detect micro-RNAs: tiny molecules that can indicate the presence of tumours. They are applying the technology toward a non-invasive screening test for gastric cancer.

New material is 1,000 times more conductive than commercially available materials currently on the market.

A biocompatible polymer selectively targets and lights up cancer tumors for a noninvasive imaging system

An expression for droplet deformation promises to simplify calculations for a wide range of applications

A counterintuitive approach yields big benefits for high-dimensional, small-sized problems

Researchers realize highly confined transport of light energy over long distances using networks of gold nanoparticles

Blocking the spliceosome delays the progression of lymphoma in mice

A simple method for creating high-quality two-dimensional materials could enable industrial-scale production

A*STAR’s Genome Institute of Singapore develops method to better identify genes involved in diseases