Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Abbreviation: A*STAR) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore.

A diagnostic test that can detect the virus that causes COVID-19 even when it mutates

Opening the door to new technologies that make use the new ability to communicate with plants via electrical signals

Micropores may provide a new way to deliver more drugs through the skin

A smart liquid that darkens dramatically in response to rising temperature

The thermochromic liquid changing color in reaction to a change in temperature Nanowires that form and disperse as the temperature changes form the basis of a robust thermochromic liquid A smart liquid that darkens dramatically in response to rising temperature has been developed by researchers at A*STAR. The nanowire-based thermochromic liquid’s tunable color-changing behavior was

A smart liquid that darkens dramatically in response to rising temperature

Using body heat to power wearables

If thermoelectric materials can convert low-grade heat into electricity, we may never need to charge wearable technology at home again. At night, most of us plug in a jumble of wires and devices as we charge our smart watches, phones and fitness trackers. It’s a pile that’s unlikely to get any smaller as more and

Using body heat to power wearables

World’s first PET aerogels cut plastic waste, and are suitable for heat and sound insulation, oil spill cleaning, carbon dioxide absorption and more

NUS researchers turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight supermaterial with wide-ranging applications Researchers from the the National University of Singapore (NUS) have made a significant contribution towards resolving the global issue of plastic waste, by creating a way to convert plastic bottle waste into aerogels for many useful applications. Plastic bottles are commonly made from

World’s first PET aerogels cut plastic waste, and are suitable for heat and sound insulation, oil spill cleaning, carbon dioxide absorption and more

A synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects

An international research team led by the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and IBM Research developed a synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects. Their new material could be developed into an antimicrobial drug to treat patients with antibioticresistant infections.

A synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects

A new class of ‘invisible’ materials is within sight

The theoretical discovery of transparent particles that break the previously accepted limit of visibility opens a new door in the search for perfect transparency Transparent particles with extraordinarily high refractive indices can become almost invisible at wavelengths longer than the particle size, an A*STAR-led theoretical study has shown1. The discovery challenges the accepted wisdom around

A new class of ‘invisible’ materials is within sight

Self-healing heart cells get closer with Singheart

Researchers discover a new molecule, ‘Singheart,’ that may hold the key to triggering the regeneration and repair of damaged heart cells New research has discovered a potential means to trigger damaged heart cells to self-heal. The discovery could lead to groundbreaking forms of treatment for heart diseases. For the first time, researchers have identified a

Self-healing heart cells get closer with Singheart

Cars could soon negotiate smart intersections without ever having to stop

A crossroads for intersections Sick of waiting at traffic lights? The semi-autonomous driving aids being fitted to many new cars could consign the red light to history, A*STAR researchers report. According to their modeling, a system in which each car crosses the intersection in its own virtual bubble of safe space, modulating its speed using

Cars could soon negotiate smart intersections without ever having to stop

Magnetic levitation coming to manufacturing

A new magnetic system could precisely control the movement of levitating objects for many manufacturing applications Magnetic levitation (Maglev) is well known for its use in high-speed rail networks, but could also be applied at smaller scales in medicine and electronics. To do so, researchers must be able to precisely control electromagnetic fields so that

Magnetic levitation coming to manufacturing

Admitting visible light, rejecting 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight

A coating that blocks 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight could be used to develop smart windows By fine-tuning the chemical composition of nanoparticles, A*STAR researchers have developed a coating that is promising for fabricating smart windows suitable for tropical countries. Such windows block almost all the infrared heat from sun rays, while

Admitting visible light, rejecting 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight

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First Naturally-designed and Personalised Bioprosthesis SingValve Set to Revolutionise Heart Valve Surgery
on July 1, 2021 at 6:15 am
A naturally-designed human-like personalised heart valve bioprosthesis developed by a team of clinician-scientists from the National University Health System (NUHS) looks set to be a game changer in ...
Waters, Singapore institute collaborate for biologics production research
on June 30, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Waters Corporation announced an expansion of its joint work with the Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), a research institute of Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
White House, NIH Directors Weigh in on Proposed Health and Human Services Research Arm
on June 28, 2021 at 10:49 am
The proposed $6.5 billion Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will need a very specific work culture and an inspiring first leader to be successful, key officials said.
Waters to Help Accelerate Biologics Production Through Research Collaboration With Singapore’s Bioprocessing Technology Institute
on June 27, 2021 at 11:26 pm
Waters expands collaboration with Singapore's Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR to accelerate bioprocessing and bioinformatics research.
Biden officials aim for the stars with new NIH research arm to push bold, risky biomedical ideas
on June 23, 2021 at 7:08 am
President Biden has proposed a new research agency to sit within the National Institutes of Health, called the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. The program has requested an initial $6.5 ...

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Waters, Singapore institute collaborate for biologics production research
on June 30, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Waters Corporation announced an expansion of its joint work with the Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), a research institute of Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
ImmunoScape Expands its Executive and Scientific Teams to Extend Use of its Deep Immunomics Platform into Drug Discovery
on June 29, 2021 at 6:00 am
ImmunoScape has expanded its executive and scientific teams to expand the use of its innovative technology platform into drug discovery.
World War II’s Lesson for After the Pandemic
on June 28, 2021 at 3:16 am
A comparison of the U.S. response to World War II and COVID-19 shows where we’ve gone wrong—and how to adjust course. On June 14, 1940, the day the German army invaded and occupied Paris, a small ...
Waters to Help Accelerate Biologics Production Through Research Collaboration With Singapore’s Bioprocessing Technology Institute
on June 27, 2021 at 11:26 pm
Waters expands collaboration with Singapore's Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR to accelerate bioprocessing and bioinformatics research.
Tessa Therapeutics Announces Collaboration with A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology to Form Cell Therapy Laboratory
on June 22, 2021 at 9:00 pm
Tessa Therapeutics Announces Collaboration with A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology to Form Cell Therapy Laboratory Joint Research Facility to Accelerate the Discovery and Development of ...