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321 articles about A*STAR
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High-resolution genome mapping lays groundwork in fight against antibiotic resistant gut bacteria
7/31/2019
A new high-resolution approach using portable DNA sequencers provides a more complete genomic picture of antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria
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MIT's research enterprise in Singapore launches new research group, boosting nation's cell therapies R&D
7/15/2019
MIT's Research Enterprise in Singapore, SMART, launches a new research group, Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP), as part of Singapore's National Cell Manufacturing Initiative to overcome scientific and technical challenges in life-changing cell therapies.
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Singapore's Drug Development Efforts Given Additional Momentum with National Platforms
6/26/2019
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Singapore’s Drug Development Efforts Given Additional Momentum With National Platforms
6/26/2019
The nation’s drug development efforts have been given additional momentum with the introduction of two new platforms, and a grant scheme for drug discovery and development.
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Singapore Scientists Discover New Viruses That Identifies High-Risk Individuals Of Cantonese Cancer
6/18/2019
Scientists from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s Genome Institute of Singapore have identified two new Epstein-Barr Virus viral variants associated with cancers, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma, gastric cancer, and several kinds of lymphomas[2].
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Molecules Swing Electrolytes across Membranes to Kill Cancer Cells
5/23/2019
Researchers from Singapore have designed the world’s first ‘molecular swing’ to transport electrolytes across cell membranes.
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Unveiling The Map To Designing Treatments For Dengue And Zika Viruses
4/24/2019
Scientists from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR), Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), together with scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and A*STAR’s Bioinformatics Institute (BII), have mapped out the structures of four dengue and four Zika viruses.
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USD$90 Million Initiative between A*Star, Aptorum Group and Aeneas Capital to Drive Healthcare Innovations
4/24/2019
Aptorum Group Limited, Aeneas Capital Limited, and A*ccelerate Technologies Pte Ltd, the enterprise office of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, have signed a USD$90 million agreement to co-create local deep tech start-ups in the healthcare and life sciences sector.
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A*STAR scientists discover two distinct types of macrophages within interstitial tissues
4/9/2019
The distinct roles of these immune cells opens the possibility of new treatments for human inflammatory diseases
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Passing of Dr Sydney Brenner, Nobel Laureate, renowned pioneer in molecular biology, A*STAR Senior Fellow
4/5/2019
It is with deep regret that the Agency for Science, Technology and Research announces the passing of Dr Sydney Brenner, Honorary Singapore Citizen, and A*STAR Senior Fellow, early this morning.
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Lots of interesting biotech news from Asia, Europe and elsewhere was reported this week. From tapeworms to using a breathalyzer test in lung cancer diagnostics, the global biotech industry is exploding with ideas.
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Could a drug used to treat tapeworms be effective at treating a type of cancer? Researchers in Singapore think they are on the right track in demonstrating just that.
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Prof. Jackie Ying Receives 2018 Turkish Academy of Sciences Prize
12/27/2018
Professor Jackie Y. Ying who heads A*STAR’s NanoBio Lab in Singapore has won the 2018 Turkish Academy of Sciences Academy Prize in Science and Engineering Sciences
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How Malaria parasites could help beat symptoms of Chikungunya
9/26/2018
Singapore scientists’ discovery could hold the key to novel treatments for the symptoms of mosquito-borne diseases
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A*STAR Institute and Mayo Clinic Identify Key Protein to Convert Skin Cells into Other Types of C...
7/12/2018
A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular & Cell Biology (IMCB) in Singapore, along with the Mayo Clinic, identified a key epigenetic protein called H3.3 that helps convert skin cells into other types of cells via cellular reprogramming. -
A*STAR Release: New Study Links Genetic Diversity of Tumours With Resistance to Treatment in Asian Lung Cancer Patients
2/12/2018
The study was published in the international journal Nature Communications.
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A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) Release: New Algorithm Predicts Treatment Targets for Cancer Using 'Wisdom of the Crowd'
1/2/2018
Singapore scientists develop intelligent system that sifts through massive genetic datasets to pinpoint targets for cancer treatment
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IBN Executive Director Professor Jackie Y. Ying Elected Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors
12/13/2017
Prof Ying is the first researcher based in Singapore to receive this recognition.
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A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) :A Step Forward in Mending Damaged Lungs Using Stem Cells
11/28/2017
New research has discovered a means to partially repair damaged lungs.
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A*STAR IME's New Multi-Chip Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging Development Line to Drive Innovation and Growth in Semiconductor Industry
11/10/2017
The IoT is set to become the next growth driver for the semiconductor industry, as demand for internet-connected devices continues to soar.