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SMART researchers discover novel phage DNA modifications that offer new hope against antibiotic-resistant superbugs
A groundbreaking discovery reveals a unique way phages modify their DNA with arabinose sugars to protect themselves from bacterial defence systems This innovative discovery could lead to more effective phage therapy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including Acinetobacter baumannii – a WHO-classified critical priority pathogen responsible for life-threatening infections The research discovered that natural DNA phage modifications occur at a higher rate than previous
NTU Singapore and SMART scientists develop safer and more sustainable antimicrobials to prevent infection of cow udders
Singapore, 13 October 2025 - The dairy industry has been plagued by a persistent global problem for decades – bacterial infection of cow...
SMART Researchers Develop First-of-Its-Kind RNA Tool to Advance Cancer and Infectious Disease Research and Treatment
First automated tool that quickly analyses RNA changes across thousands of biological samples Scientists can now better understand how cells adapt to stress, infections or diseases by studying tiny chemical changes in RNA – a molecule that carries genetic instructions from DNA and regulates how genes respond to challenges This will help the healthcare and biomedical industry better identify disease markers, and develop targeted therapies and personalised treatment for disease
SMART and KKH Develop First-Of-Its-Kind Device to Profile Newborns’ Immune Function
The B iophysica L I mmune P rofiling for I nfants (BLIPI) profiles an infant’s immune system in under 15 minutes, using just a single...
SMART Researchers Unlock the Secrets to Plant Growth with Breakthrough Universal Nanosensor
Researchers have developed the world’s first species-agnostic nanosensor that enables non-destructive, real-time monitoring of plants’...
SMART Launches New Research Group WISDOM To Pioneer Technologies That Will Help Machines “See” Like Humans
Multi-million-dollar, three-and-a-half-year programme to advance Singapore’s optoelectronics and photonics capabilities and semiconductor...
SMART Researchers Develop Novel UV and Machine Learning-Aided Method to Detect Microbial Contamination in Cell Cultures
This is the first novel technology that utilises machine learning to analyse unique ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell cultures to...
SMART Researchers Pioneer First-of-its-Kind Nanosensor for Real-Time Iron Detection in Plants
This is the first nanosensor capable of simultaneously detecting and differentiating between two different forms of iron, Fe(II) and...
SMART researchers pioneer method to detect dehydration in plants
SMART researchers have pioneered the first Covalent Organic Framework (COF) sensors integrated within silk fibroin (SF) microneedles...
SMART researchers pioneer novel method to enhance effectiveness of MSC therapy for cartilage repair
SMART researchers have developed a novel method, including the application of a process analytical tool, that can be used to improve the...