Singapore Revs Up Cancer Research
Singapore’s unique demographic advantages and government-backed initiatives enhance its potential to become a world-class hub for cancer research and treatment.
Work on Different Cancers
Tailor-Made Treatment
Pharmacogenetics, tumour-suppressor genes and customised treatment for cancer subgroups offer new ways to counter the disease.
Features
Fun with Optical Tweezers
Singapore scientists have chanced upon a new application for optical tweezers, a technique wherein a tightly focused laser beam is used to manoeuvre tiny particles — manipulating carbon nanotubes.
Online Education in Bioinformatics
Several overseas universities and NUS have joined forces to form a consortium offering global online bioinformatics courses that address the current interest in and need for talent development in this field.
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