Despite years of efforts and research, malaria continues to challenge global health, with drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum threatening to undo decades of progress. Understanding the parasite at the molecular level is crucial to stay ahead. In a...
College of Science Innovation Day 2025
The College of Science (CoS) held its second Innovation Day on 29 October where researchers showcased their groundbreaking research. Industry experts were also invited to share their valuable insights on how scientists can commercialise their innovations to...
Revealing the Secrets of Ion Channels
Neurological disorders are increasingly common in older adults, often due to impaired nerve cell function. Researchers from the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) have uncovered new insights into ion channels, providing a deeper understanding of neurological...
Peptide Droplets Unlock Secrets of How Cells Organise Molecules
Cells often create tiny liquid droplets—called coacervates—to gather and sort molecules without membranes. These structures help organise biochemical reactions in living cells, but understanding how they form and function has remained a challenge. Researchers from the...
RNA Discovery Offers Hope Against Drug-Resistant Multiple Myeloma
Researchers from the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) have made a breakthrough in understanding why some multiple myeloma patients stop responding to treatment. Their study, published in Nature Communications (1 September 2025), identifies a novel long...
ADPact: A Versatile Sensor for ADP-F-Actin
Lighting Up Ageing Cells: NTU Researchers Develop a Novel Biosensor to Study Actin Dynamics How do our cells adapt to stress and age over time? A research team from the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) has developed a new biosensor that makes it possible to...
p53 Prophylactic Therapy for Cancer Prevention
Inspired by Nature: Enhancing p53 to Prevent Cancer Before It Starts Cancer incidence is rising globally, with one in four individuals expected to develop the disease during their lifetime. This sobering statistic has driven decades of research into the...
The Hidden Protein Driving Rice Blast Fungus
In the ongoing battle against plant pathogens, the rice blast fungus (Magnaporthe oryzae) stands out as a formidable foe, threatening food security worldwide. Now, scientists from Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) School of Biological Sciences (SBS) have...
Postgraduate alumni networking & industry engagement event
On 28 March, postgraduate students, alumni, and industry professionals gathered for an engaging afternoon at the inaugural Postgraduate Alumni Networking & Industry Engagement event. The event provided a valuable platform for students to connect with alumni...
Plant Defence: How Bacteria Hijack Molecular “Clumps”
In an era where global food security is a pressing concern, our researchers from Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) School of Biological Sciences (SBS) are making groundbreaking discoveries in plant immunity. Plant diseases caused by pathogens pose a significant...

