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Encapsulating Drugs In Green Tea ‘Missiles’

Scientists have used an antioxidant in green tea to make cancer drug delivery more precise and potent.

Taking The Guesswork Out Of Kidney Cancer

The molecular test kit for kidney cancer helps to classify patients according to their predicted response to existing drugs.

Personalized Genetic Test With Gold Nanoprobes

Scientists at IBN have developed a gold nanoparticle-based test that could help patients with blood clots get the correct dose of warfarin faster.

3-D Matrix Licenses IBN’s Peptide Technology

Using IBN's proprietary self-assembling peptides, 3-D Matrix Asia will develop new medical products for orthopedic surgery.

Self-Assembling Peptide Nanogel For Burns

IBN's ultrashort peptide-based gel mimics extracellular matrix to promote superior skin regeneration.

Recycled Plastic Finds New Role In Killing Drug-Resistant Fungi

Researchers have discovered a new, potentially life-saving application for polyethylene terephthalate, which is widely used to make plastic bottles.

Hair Follicle Model To Accelerate New Treatments For Baldness

Researchers in Singapore have developed a new 3D hair follicle model that may help in the discovery of new drugs for hair regeneration.

ARKRAY Opens First Overseas R&D Center At A*STAR’s IBN

ARKRAY, Inc. has set up its first Asian research center outside Japan at Singapore’s Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology.

A*STAR Researcher Jackie Ying Elected As Materials Research Society Fellow

Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Executive Director, Professor Jackie Y. Ying, has been selected as a 2013 Materials Research Society Fellow.