Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) has set aside 70 million Singapore dollars (about 41 million US dollars) to boost stem cell research.

According to Channel News Asia report on Monday night, the investment will be used over three years to set up the Singapore Stem Cell Consortium, which focuses on applying stem cell research to health care.

In addition, A*Star will also set up a Singapore Immunology Network and establish a Data Privacy Framework by next year to protect patients' privacy.

Source: Xinhua