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Physics

Future bright for mini synchrotrons

2019-04-30

Shooting electrons into hybrid light-matter particles on a surface could be the key to a new wave of compact X-ray machines
Oncology

Chipping away at drug resistance

2019-04-30

A platform for rapidly profiling mutations and gene expression offers valuable insights into cancer biology
Spintronics

A shot in the arm for spintronics

2019-04-30

A spin injection technique that is more than 10,000 times more efficient than existing methods could allow for the development of ultrafast spintronic computers
Infectious diseases

The coincidental complications of coinfection

2019-04-18

Malaria infections may be masking the extent of the emerging chikungunya epidemic
Metasurfaces

Tuning terahertz transmission

2019-04-17

A metasurface whose optical properties change in response to electricity provides precise control over the reflection and transmission of radiation
Micro-lens

Extra axis makes for cutting-edge fabrication

2019-04-17

A 5-axis swinging-rotating machining technique enables fabrication of ultra-precise optical microstructures up to 30 times faster
Chemoresistance

Poised for survival

2019-04-17

State-of-the-art single-cell RNA sequencing technologies shed light on the mechanisms through which cancer cells become resistant to tumor-treating drugs
Microbiota

Against gut instinct

2019-04-03

By turning a pathogenic yeast into an immunity-conferring symbiont, a team of A*STAR researchers is unraveling mysteries behind gut evolution and universal vaccines
Biology

Fly screen captures behavioral effects of venom

2019-04-03

Injecting flies with snail venom could help us discover molecules for developing new drugs

Features View all

For eco-friendly foods and fragrances, industry is turning to microbe factories

2019-04-03

Tiny metabolically engineered organisms could cheaply and sustainably produce ingredients for our natural foods, flavors and fragrances.

Acne's possible new roots in growing glands and undigested collagen

2019-03-15

A link between acne, gland growth and poor collagen remodeling brings scientists in Singapore closer to an effective treatment.

Ten things A*STAR researchers revealed in 2018

2019-03-06

As we look forward to the rest of 2019, let us look at some of the amazing things A*STAR researchers unearthed in 2018.

Sydney Brenner’s 10-on-10: a take on evolution through the aeons

2019-02-22

A new book spans 14 billion years of evolution and explores humanity’s place in time.