The 1st BCS Biotech Writing Competition was held in 2023 where applicants submitted their entries on current biotechnology trends and opinions in Asia. The winning entry by Jingmei Li, PhD shares about precision health screening through personal anecdotes, and its potential applications in early detection of diseases.
Senescence and aging are two terms that many are not familiar with, and they come with their fair share of associated maladies. But with the recent discovery of senolytics, is it possible to halt aging in its tracks? In this joint collaboration with A*STAR, we discuss the current progress and potential of senolytics.
Biology is inching ever closer to engineering – and Singapore’s at the forefront. Contributed by: Lim Cheng Kai, Ning Mao, and Lee Hui Ling
How can we make better food without compromising taste? BCS talks to homegrown startups Alchemy Foodtech and NamZ about food innovation and the future of the Singaporean diet. Contributed by: Zheng-shan Chong and Shweta Jadhav
From cell therapy to mobile applications, the future of diabetes management has never been sweeter. Contributed by: Blaise Low and Lim Chang Siang
Can the blockchain be used for more than banking and bitcoins? Contributed by: Bijoylaxmi Ghosh
Interested in the intellectual property in your food? Sink your teeth into this article! by Yvonne Tang and Yoke Peng Lee
Artificial Intelligence and healthcare? Who knew!
Contributed by: Dhakshenya Dhinagaran