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A Digital Shot In The Arm For Healthcare

Artificial intelligence-enabled technologies are on the cusp of changing the practice of medicine for both doctors and patients.

One Biomed & A*STAR Create Lab For Molecular Diagnostic Assays

One Biomed and A*STAR have established a joint laboratory to develop a molecular diagnostic platform for infectious diseases in Asia.

Wan Yue & Shao Huilin Receive 2016 L’Oréal Singapore Fellowships

Drs. Wan Yue and Shao Huilin have been awarded the 2016 L’Oréal Singapore For Women In Science National Fellowships, each receiving a grant of S$30,000.

Scientists Create Blood Cells From Skin Cells Of Mice

The artificial, skin-derived blood cells could last for multiple months in mice.

Introducing iCas, A Protein That Enables Precise Gene Editing

Researchers have developed a protein that gives tighter control over where and when DNA editing takes place, and can be switched on and off repeatedly.

Scientists Grow Tissues Resembling Human Mid-Brains

Grown from stem cells in the laboratory, these mid-brain structures could one day be used to test drugs for aging-related brain disorders.

Researchers Find Strong Genetic Risk Factor For Kidney Disease

A strong genetic risk factor exists for IgA nephropathy, the most common inflammatory kidney disease worldwide.

OncomiRs, A Promising Target To Treat Lung Cancer

Researchers have discovered a class of small RNA molecules, known as oncomiRs, which is responsible for fueling lung cancer.

7 Must-Read Stories In June 2016

From the conservation of giant clams to choosing between the clinic or the courtroom, these are the stories you enjoyed the most in June.