How the flu virus hops from one host to another
29 November 2019A*STAR researchers have identified specific sites in the surface protein of influenza viruses that allow the pathogen to adapt to different host organisms.
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A stabilizing strategy to keep cancer cells in check
29 November 2019Bortezomib, a drug that inhibits the ‘waste disposal system’ in animal cells, could be used to suppress cell division in cancer.
Unpacking the possibilities of polymer science
18 November 2019With a sound understanding of polymers, their properties and the methods to synthesize them, scientists can create novel materials for a wide range of practical applications.
Solving the puzzle of human gut microbiomes
7 November 2019A*STAR scientists have devised an algorithm for accurately assembling genomes, paving the way for in-depth analysis of microbial communities in the human gut.
Precise and printable silicon nanoparticles
7 November 2019Silicon nanoparticles dispersed in solution can be positioned by light and printed onto surfaces, or used in applications such as medical imaging and drug delivery.
Getting drug molecules to fall in line
7 November 2019By controlling the crystallization of pharmaceutical compounds using template surfaces, high quality drugs may be manufactured more cheaply and easily.
How promoters predict patient outcomes
7 November 2019A*STAR researchers demonstrate how the expression of genes from alternative gene promoters is associated with lower cancer survival in patients.
How to maim a virus without killing it
7 November 2019Targeted mutagenesis is being used to create live-attenuated vaccines against the chikungunya virus.
Giving robots the human touch
25 October 2019Researchers at A*STAR have designed a hybrid machine learning model to enhance touch capabilities in robots.
Lowering the cost of louver simulations
25 October 2019Simulating building-cooling louvers need not be computationally expensive, say A*STAR researchers.
The P value is dead, long live the estimation plot
25 October 2019Estimation plots provide researchers with a more complete picture of the significance of their results than traditional P values, say A*STAR scientists.
Decoding brain waves with machine learning
16 October 2019A machine learning technique developed by A*STAR scientists could help patients with locked-in syndrome communicate via brain-machine interfaces.
Targeting TRIM21 for stronger, safer vaccines
16 October 2019A*STAR scientists have found a way to strengthen the immune response to adenovirus infection using engineered antibodies.
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