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Singapore’s NCCS & IMCB Collaborate On Cancer Research
A total of eight principle investigators from both institutions will hold joint appointments to facilitate translational research on cancer.
Fusion Gene Drives Subset Of Asian Gastric Cancers
Scientists have identified a fusion gene that causes epithelial damage and increased cell invasiveness, predisposing carriers to gastric cancer.
MYC: The Link Between Cancer & mRNA Splicing
Although more commonly associated with cancer, the oncoprotein MYC also plays an essential role in alternative splicing.
Curiox & A*STAR Collaborate On Cheaper Multiplexing Assays
Collaborations with the Singapore Immunology Network and the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology have helped Curiox validate their DropArray technology.
Antibody Treatment For Influenza
An antibody targeting the molecule ANGPTL4 could help influenza patients recover faster, study suggests.
Gene Controlling Brain Size Identified
A study in zebrafish and mice shows that the gene KATNB1 is crucial for the brain to reach its correct size.
Singapore’s Top Scientists Honored at PSTA 2014
Three women and five men have been awarded Singapore's top scientific honors at the President's Science and Technology Awards 2014.
The Academy And Industry: Not Necessarily At Odds
While scientists may sometimes see basic and applied research as two opposing ends of the spectrum, combining the two has been beneficial, share A*STAR’s top leaders.
Using Zebrafish To Study Human Respiratory Diseases
Scientists have discovered genes in zebrafish which may be synonymous with the genes for developing hair-like structures in the human airway.