institute of molecular and cell biology

New Marker & Therapeutic Target For Breast Cancer

Reducing the levels of the gene DP103 could help shrink tumors and make patients more amenable to chemotherapy.

NUCKS Links Obesity To Diabetes

Scientists have identified the molecular link between obesity and diabetes, a transcriptional regulator called NUCKS.

Stem Cells From A Single Drop Of Blood

Singaporean scientists have developed a method for generating stem cells that only requires a single drop of blood.

Protein’s Role In Memory And Learning

Scientists in Singapore have identified the precise role of the SNX27 protein in the pathway leading to memory and learning impairment.

Telling ‘Good Fat’ Apart From ‘Bad Fat’

Scientists have discovered a faster way of telling high-quality fat cells apart from those that are low-quality and bad for health.

Scientists Turn Stem Cells Into Liver And Pancreas Precursor Cells

Scientists have developed a method of turning human stem cells into a cell type that gives rise to organs including the liver and pancreas.

How The Immune System Fights Off Malaria

Study reveals immune cells that are critical to combating the malaria parasite in early stages of infection.

C3a-Like Small Molecule To Replace Expensive Protein Therapeutics

Researchers in Australia have pioneered a drug development technique that could pave the way for a new class of low-cost medicines.

ELABELA Hormone Essential For Heart Development, Study

Scientists at A*STAR have discovered a new hormone called ELABELA that could potentially be used to treat heart disease.