NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

NUS researchers led by Assistant Prof. Minh Le developed a novel method using extracellular vesicles (EVs) from red blood cells to deliver antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) molecules directly to lung cancer cells, targeting EGFR mutations and potentially halting cancer progression, overcoming drug resistance.

KeyGene, Chiquita, and Wageningen University develop banana plant resistant to Fusarium TR4 and black sigatoka, named Yelloway One, combining traditional and modern techniques for field trials in the Philippines and Indonesia. The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein opens at the National University of Singapore with a $30 million grant, focusing on microalgae, biomass fermentation, and cultivated meat research.

Researchers from NUS Medicine developed a method using red blood cell-derived extracellular vesicles to deliver antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant EGFR in lung cancer, overcoming drug resistance and advancing precision medicine.

Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI announces 29 graduate and postdoctoral fellows for 2024-25, representing diverse research areas including AI safety, digital health, energy science, and precision medicine. Fellows will collaborate with Stanford faculty on human-centered AI challenges.

New research shows 26% of MASLD-related HCC patients without cirrhosis have low FIB-4 scores, suggesting current clinical pathways may miss these patients for further evaluation.

US regulators will accept alternatives to horseshoe crab blood for drug quality assurance testing in November, easing industry reliance on the animal.

Minister visits Singapore to discuss AI syllabi integration, education ecosystem, and India's role in global economy, emphasizing knowledge society leadership and hydrogen production.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan aims to enhance cooperation with Singapore in education, focusing on PhD programs, AI, and biotechnology during his visit. He will meet Singaporean ministers and visit educational institutions to discuss syllabus integration and the education ecosystem. Pradhan emphasizes India's potential as a knowledge society and a leading digital economy.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visits Singapore to strengthen ties, focusing on AI, biotech, and PhD programs. He will meet key officials and engage with the Indian diaspora.