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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.
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.
Celebrating Groundbreaking Science With The Asian Scientist 100
The exceptional researchers featured on the Asian Scientist 100 (2023 Edition) are pushing the boundaries of their fields and improving the lives of people and the environment we live in.
Celebrating The Human Genome Project: What’s Next For Genome Sequencing?
Twenty years after the completion of the Human Genome Project, genomics and sequencing technologies continue to advance toward more effective, accessible and inclusive horizons.
Shedding Light On Lymphoma
A look into the complex blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system and some of the treatment options available.
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.
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.
Celebrating Groundbreaking Science With The Asian Scientist 100
The exceptional researchers featured on the Asian Scientist 100 (2023 Edition) are pushing the boundaries of their fields and improving the lives of people and the environment we live in.
Celebrating The Human Genome Project: What’s Next For Genome Sequencing?
Twenty years after the completion of the Human Genome Project, genomics and sequencing technologies continue to advance toward more effective, accessible and inclusive horizons.
Shedding Light On Lymphoma
A look into the complex blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system and some of the treatment options available.