institute of molecular and cell biology
A*STAR Researcher Wins ASCB-Gibco Emerging Leaders Prize
Dr. Nicolas Plachta was recognized for his work into resolving cell fate, shape, and position during embryonic development.
A*STAR, MSD To Team Up On Macrocyclic Peptide Therapeutics
The two-year collaboration will focus on improving the delivery of macrocyclic peptides into cells.
Supergelators Could Clean Up Oil Spills Rapidly (VIDEO)
The supergelators self-assemble into a 3D network within minutes, trapping the oil molecules into clumps.
Real-Time Embryo Imaging Could Boost IVF Success
Real-time imaging of embryos may increase the chances of success for IVF procedures through more efficient control of embryo quality.
Growing A Research Culture
Lim Pin, the National University of Singapore's longest-serving vice-chancellor, was instrumental in Singapore's journey to becoming the medical research hub that it is today.
It Might Make Sense To Treat Melanoma With Antisense Therapy
Antisense oligonucleotides targeting the MDM4 protein have been shown to reduce tumor growth in a mouse model of metastatic melanoma.
Two A*STAR Scientists Win The 2015 EMBO Young Investigator Award
Dr. Khor Chiea Chuen and Dr. Nicolas Plachta have been selected as this year's European Molecular Biology Organization Young Investigators.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2015
From driverless cars to liquid microfluidics sensors, research from Singapore is heavily featured in our top articles published in October 2015.
The Greatest Adventure In The World
Nobel Laureate Sydney Brenner, who is also Singapore's first honorary citizen, has been deeply involved in biomedical research in Singapore since the 1980s.
