National University of Singapore
Leadership Roles Linked to Increased Bipolar Disorder Risk in New GWAS
The study uncovered genetic ties between holding a leadership position and intelligence, but also with mental health-related traits.
SMART Team Improves Virus Detection Speed With Quantitative CRISPR-Based Isothermal Amplification
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Originally developed to detect contamination of cell therapy products, the method combines CRISPR and PCR technology and can be used to quantify viral loads.
Singapore Precision Medicine Program to Analyze Genetics of 150K Citizens
The program is part of a 10-year initiative focused on establishing the frameworks and infrastructure to roll out precision medicine throughout the country.
Study Finds SARS-CoV-2-Related Bat Viruses in Thailand
The researchers also found SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies in Thai bats and pangolins, suggesting that the progenitor virus may have originated outside of China.
The assay underwent clinical validation at three centers in Singapore and 5,248 patients were ultimately screened using the test.