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Towards A Rosy Outlook For The Asian Rosewood Populations

Illegal logging of rosewood threatens not just the biodiversity, but communities living in forested areas as well. The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is working in the lab and with farmers to combat this threat.

Refining RNA Sequencing

Twist Bioscience strengthens its next-generation sequencing capabilities with the launch of a dedicated suite of RNA sequencing solutions.

MOTIVATE: Empowering Stroke Survivors To Stay Physically Active

Co-designed with stroke survivors, MOTIVATE is a multisector collaborative initiative for stroke recovery led by the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Kaiyu Hang wins NSF CAREER Award

Hang's research will enable robots to manipulate unfamiliar objects in high-uncertainty situations.

How Genomic Sequencing Can Drive Agricultural Advancements

Professor Rajeev Varshney achieved the largest plant genome sequencing study by harnessing MGI’s high throughput sequencing technologies.

Avantor Launches Its Expanded Singapore Manufacturing Hub

Showcasing a new cGMP manufacturing facility and a world-class Quality Control Laboratory, Avantor's new hub is set to strengthen the region’s innovation and biopharma ecosystems.

Elevating Whole Exome Sequencing With Twist Exome 2.0

Designed with best-in-class features, Twist Bioscience’s Exome 2.0 outperforms other exome sequencing panels in detecting rare and inherited diseases.
Dr Ong Sin Tiong

Looking Back And Ahead: How A Scientist In Singapore Breaks Ground In Cancer Research

Known for his work on chronic myeloid leukemia, Dr Ong Sin Tiong at Duke-NUS Medical School continues to shed light on the mechanisms of drug resistance in this hematologic cancer.

Spearheading Singapore’s Sustainable Development

Through applied research and industry collaboration, researchers at the Singapore Institute of Technology address sustainability and circularity issues in the key sectors of food, chemical and biotechnology.