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TLL appoints Mr Benny Lim as Chairman
TLL hosts visit by King of Bhutan
TLL partners with NEA on Mosquitoes-Research-Program
TLL provides BSL3 Labs as National Resources for Infectious Disease Research
TLL awarded a research grant of S$20 million for DiSTAP 2
TLL signs agreement with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Clinical Research
TLL receives state-of-the-art greenhouse from Bayer
TLL receives two mobile labs from T-Pride
TLL partner with NEA on Mosquitoes-Research-Program
TLL provided the BSL3 Labs as National Resources for Infectious Disease Research
TLL awarded a research grant of $20 Million for DiSTAP 2
TLL signed agreement with KKH on Clinical Research
TLL received state-of-the-art greenhouse from Bayer
TLL received two mobile labs from T-Pride
TLL appoints Mr Benny Lim as Chairman
TLL hosted King of Bhutan
TLL is established
TLL makes breakthrough discovery in the auxin signalling of plants
TLL unravels an important control mechanism during mitosis
Prof Chua Nam Hai receives the Singapore Public Administration Medal (Gold)
Nature: SINAT5 promotes ubiquitin related degradation of NAC1 to attenuate auxin signals
Nature Cell Biology: Astral microtubules monitor metaphase spindle alignment in fission yeast
TLL and others form the Singapore Dengue Consortium
TLL collaborates on applied upstream farming technology with AVA
TLL and Tan Tock Seng Hospital announce Rapid Diagnostic Tool in the fight against SARS
TLL appoints Executive Director
TLL files a patent for Nucleic Acids from Rice Conferring Resistance to Bacterial Blight Disease Casued by Xanthomonas spp (PCT/SG2003/000191)
Current Opinion in Cell Biology: Cytokinesis: relative alignment of the cell division apparatus and the mitotic spindle
Trends in Genetics: Cytokinesis in fission yeast: a story of rings, rafts and walls
TLL licenses first proprietary technology to Deltapine (NYSE listed entity)
Genomar and TLL announce R&D Collaboration on Nile Tilapia and Atlantic Salmon
TLL sets up BSL3 and ABSL3 labs
TLL and the Institute of Genetics Developmental Biology of Chinese Academy of Science forms joint laboratory on rice functional genomics
TLL hosts visit by the Crown Princess of Thailand
Genes and Development: Roles of Bifocal, Homer, and F-actin in anchoring Oskar to the posterior cortex of Drosophila oocytes
Developmental Cell: The S. pombe Cdc14-like Phosphatase Clp1p Regulates Chromosome Biorientation and Interacts with Aurora Kinase
TLL discovers the molecular interaction between a resistance gene in rice and pathogenic bacteria, and its effect on disease resistance in rice
TLL sets up the Asia Pacific Biosafety Association
TLL conducts regional biosafety training with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
TLL identifies an important mechanism that may control Body Patterning
Nature: R gene expression induced by a type-III effector triggers disease resistance in rice
Science: The Transcriptional Landscape of the Mammalian Genome
TLL spins off BioForest
TLL hosts first symposium with International Delegates
Yu Hao receives Singapore National Young Scientist Award
Cell: Have you HRD? Understanding ERAD Is DOAble!
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Genes & Development: Aurora-A acts as a tumor suppressor and regulates self-renewal of Drosophila neuroblasts
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TLL files a patent for Biomolecule Surface Display and Uses Thereof (PCT/SG2006/000117)
TLL and the Institute of Botany of Chinese Academy of Science forms joint laboratory on bioenergy crops
TLL becomes a beneficiary of Temasek Trust
Dr Yu Feng Wei receives Singapore National Young Scientist Award
Yu Hao receives Singapore Youth Award for Science and Technology & NUS Young Research Award
TLL makes breakthrough findings through research on Drosophila
Nature: Two distinct modes of guidance signaling during collective migration of border cells
Nature: Polo inhibits progenitor self-renewal and regulates Numb asymmetry by phosphorylating Pon
Prof Mohan Balasubramanian receives National Science Medal
Wang Hongyan receives Singapore National Young Scientist Medal & National Research Foundation Fellow
TLL spins off JOil
TLL embarks on rice research in Banda Aceh with Temasek Foundation
TLL files a patent for Monoclonal antibodies specific to hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase from Influenza virus H5-subtype or N1-subtype and Uses thereof (PCT/SG2008/000347)
Nature Cell Biology: Lectins sweet-talk proteins into ERAD
Nature: Mei-P26 regulates microRNAs and cell growth in the Drosophila ovarian stem cell lineage
TLL hosts President of Singapore at JOil plantation in Lim Chu Kang
TLL hosts Temasek Holdings at JOil plantation in Lim Chu Kang
JOil receives investment from Toyota Tsusho Corporation
TLL and international experts hold Neurosciences Symposium
Prof William Chia receives NUS Outstanding Partner in Research Award
Regeneration and Mass Propagation of Jatropha curcas Through Somatic Embryogenesis (PCT/SG2009/000015)
Genes and Development: Protein Phosphatase 4 mediates localization of the Miranda complex during Drosophila neuroblast asymmetric divisions
Nature Neuroscience: A genetic pathway composed of Sox14 and Mical governs severing of dendrites during pruning
TLL signs MOU with Japan’s National Institute for Basic Biology
TLL spins off EPIC BIO
TLL and Temasek Foundation collaborate on research training and manpower development in Laos
TLL works on avian influenza research and Asian seabass breeding programme with AVA
TLL obtains novel findings through research on Drosophila female germline stem cells
Dr Joanne Yew and Dr Katsutomo Okamura receive Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship
Developmental Cell: Interplay between the Transcription Factor Zif and aPKC Regulates Neuroblast Polarity and Self-Renewal
Developmental Cell: DELLAs Modulate Jasmonate Signaling via Competitive Binding to JAZs
TLL appoints Prof Chan Soh Ha as Executive Director
TLL and various Singaporean entities give out “Made-in Singapore” trees to schools and Nparks
TLL and AVA receives Grant Award from National Research Foundation on Applied Aquaculture Genomics R&D
TLL receives additional grants from National Research Foundation on Rice Research for Regional Food Security
Epigenetic factors in fruit flies provide insights into human psychiatric disorder
TLL makes landmark discovery of epigenetics in remodelling of the nervous system
Molecular Cell: A Complex of Pdi1p and the Mannosidase Htm1p Initiates Clearance of Unfolded Glycoproteins from the Endoplasmic Reticulum
Neuron: Intrinsic Epigenetic Factors Cooperate with the Steroid Hormone Ecdysone to Govern Dendrite Pruning in Drosophila
TLL appoints Mr Teo Ming Kian as Chairman
TLL celebrates 10th Anniversary
BioForest is acquired by Samko Timber
TLL develops plant and microbial systems for flavours and fragrances with National Research Foundation
TLL sponsors Outstanding Poster Abstract Entries at the ‘Next Generation Technologies for Bioenergy and Biomass Utilization’ International Conference
TLL scientist receives prestigious Beadle and Tatum Award
TLL and Temasek Foundation collaborate on research training and manpower development in Myanmar
Cell: Reprogramming of DNA Methylation in Pollen Guides Epigenetic Inheritance via Small RNA
Molecular Cell: The Membrane Stress Response Buffers Lethal Effects of Lipid Disequilibrium by Reprogramming the Protein Homeostasis Network
TLL hosts visit by Singapore’s Minister for National Development
Dr Yu Hao receives the Singapore President’s Science and Technology Award
TLL and Temasek Foundation customises rice cultivation programmes with the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural R&D
TLL scientists identify an important mechanism that terminates protein folding failures
TLL young scientists Dr Zhang Dan and Dr Dr Guillaume Thibault received Chinese Government Award and Elite Nanyang Assistant Professorship Award for academic excellence
TLL develops laboratory bio-risk management with the Cambodian Ministry of Health
Nitrogen-fixing Bacterial Inoculant for Improvement of Crop Productivity and Reduction of Nitrous Oxide Emission (PCT/SG2013/000112)
Nature Cell Biology: In vitro contraction of cytokinetic ring depends on myosin II but not on actin dynamics
Science: Futile Protein Folding Cycles in the ER Are Terminated by the Unfolded Protein O-Mannosylation Pathway
TLL spins off Allegro Aqua
TLL commences research on Disruptive, Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP)
Nature Chemical Biology: Establishment of the PAR-1 cortical gradient by the aPKC-PRBH circuit
Nature Communications: Chromatin-mediated feed-forward auxin biosynthesis in floral meristem determinacy
TLL files a patent for Hyperstabilized Liposomes Increase Targeting of Mitotic Cells (PCT/SG2018/050026)
TLL spins off Zero 2.5 (video)
TLL invents food safe dye that treats HFMD Enterovirus 71 in small children
TLL delivers keynote speech at the Asia Pacific Agri Food Conference
Temasek Rice ready to take on global market after grant of plant varieties protection (video)
TLL files patents for Apparatus and Device for Generating Negative Air Ions from Plants (PCT/SG2019/050130) and Application of A Food Azo Dye, Brilliant Black Bn, on Inhibition of Infectivity of Human Enteroviruses Causing Hand Foot And Mouth Diseases (PCT/SG2019/050130)
Nature Nanotechnology: Chloroplast-selective gene delivery and expression in planta using chitosan-complexed single-walled carbon nanotube carriers
Nucleic Acids Research: Hidden sequence specificity in loading of single-stranded RNAs onto Drosophila Argonautes
Covid-19 Pandemic: TLL joins Temasek Foundation in testing water and hand sanitiser quality, as well as public distribution for BYOB Hand Sanitiser Project
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TLL commences research on High Performance Precision Agriculture (HiPPA) systems
TLL commences research on Lighting Recipes for Sustainable and High Quality Vegetable Production
Louis Dreyfus Company Partners Barramundi Asia and TLL on Aqua Feed Research (video)
Advanced Science: Mesostigma viride Genome and Transcriptome Provide Insights into the Origin and Evolution of Streptophyta
Molecular Cell: Arginine-Enriched Mixed-Charge Domains Provide Cohesion for Nuclear Speckle Condensation
Covid 19 Pandemic: TLL joins Temasek Foundation in testing non alcoholic hand sanitisers for BYOB Hand Sanitiser Project (video)
TLL spins off Aqualita Ecotechnology (video)
Pathnova renders helping hands in testing Covid-19 samples during Pandemic
JOil is awarded the Gold Standard Sustainability Certification for Jatropha Plantations in Ghana
Science: Florigen sequestration in cellular membranes modulates temperature-responsive flowering
Molecular Biology and Evolution: Genomic Basis of Striking Fin Shapes and Colors in the Fighting Fish
TLL, Singapore NParks and Temasek Foundation embarks on One Million Trees movement
TLL hosts Singapore Ministers for Sustainability and the Environment, Social and Family Development, and Health
TLL receives GMP certification
SFA, NUS, TLL and Industry Partners sign MoU for the AquaPolis programme (video)
Nature Microbiology: Standardized multi-omics of Earth’s microbiomes reveals microbial and metabolite diversity
A VASt-domain protein regulates autophagy, membrane tension, and sterol homeostasis in rice blast fungus (Autophagy)
Pathnova starts clinical trial on Singaporeans for cancer research
Molecular Plant: G protein controls stress readiness by modulating transcriptional and metabolic homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana and Marchantia polymorpha.
TLL appoints Peter Chia as CEO
TLL kicks off smart agriscience projects at National Research Foundation
TLL spins off Pathnova
TLL Scientists Discover New Fundamental Class of Proteins Named “Guardian”
TLL discovers Mechanical Control of Embryonic Polarization
Dr Yin Zhong Chao Wins Outstanding Rice Scientist (Singapore) Award
Zebrafish Study Sheds Light on Potential Effect of Global Warming on Fish Populations
Nature: Topological defects in epithelia govern cell death and extrusion
Nature: Embryonic epigenetic reprogramming by a pioneer transcription factor in plants
TLL hosts Singapore’s Minister of Finance
TLL and Temasek Foundation build capacities in laboratory bio risk management in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Vietnam
TLL hosts Scientific Advisory Panel Discussion
TLL hosts Guangzhou Delegation
TLL hosts young visitors from Harvest Care Centre
TLL appoints Prof Yu Hao as Executive Director
TLL discovers a new mechanism for sex control in zebrafish, germ cells reduction yields more males
TLL appoints National Research Foundation Fellow to study diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases
TLL discovers DNA compaction and its association with diseases
TLL discovers “bio-timer” that controls growth rate in flowering plants
Nature Materials: Epithelial bridges maintain tissue integrity during collective cell migration
Cell: The Histone Variant H2A.W Defines Heterochromatin and Promotes Chromatin Condensation in Arabidopsis
TLL hosts Singapore Senior Minister of State for Health, Environment and Water Resources
TLL hosts Delegation from Myanmar
Scientists Discover a Novel Fungal Biocatalyst and Regulator that Shut Down Plant Immunity
TLL is granted an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status under the Singapore Charities Act
TLL collaborates with Anhui Rice Research Institute on rice research and manpower training
TLL launches Biosafety Passport for the Biomedical and Life Sciences Industry
TLL delivers
Wilmar Distinguished Lecture in Agri-Food
Image Recognition System and Method (PCT/SG2015/050317)
Molecular Cell: Adaptive Regulation of Testis Gene Expression and Control of Male Fertility by the Drosophila Harpin RNA Pathway
Molecular Cell: Widespread Rearrangement of 3D Chromatin Organization Underlies Polycomb-Mediated Stress-Induced Silencing
TLL hosts Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Temasek Holdings’ CEO Ho Ching
TLL hosts Singapore Ministers of Trade and Industry, National Development and Finance
TLL hosts Chairman of Temasek Holdings
TLL makes its First Deposit with Norwegian’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault
TLL participates in Singapore’s state visit to Norway
Prof Chua Nam Hai joins TLL as National Research Foundation’s Returning Singaporean Scientist
TLL hosts Delegation from Laos
TLL spins off TLA
TLL launches Training in Biosafety and Infectious Substances Shipping for Public Health Laboratories in Asia Pacific
Singapore’s Temasek Rice Developed by TLL Scientists for Regional Food Security (video)
Plant Biology Sheds Light on the Development of Important Plant Organs
Singapore led Consortium Deciphers the Genome of Asian Seabass: First Major Tropical Food Fish with its ‘Genetic Blueprint’ Assembled and Read
Methods For Fermentative Production Of Massoia Lactone (PCT/SG2016/050395)
Genes & Development: JMJ24 targets CHROMOMETHYLASE3 for proteasomal degradation in Arabidopsis
Nature Communications: Pin1At regulates PIN1 polar localization and root
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