New strategy for fighting invaders 31 October 2017 A surprise finding shows that, in skin wounds, fragments of a blood clotting enzyme collect and consume bacteria and their toxins
Seeing the big picture 31 October 2017 A system that identifies malicious patterns in network traffic could help create a more secure internet
Attracting the best to fight heart failure 18 October 2017 A new initiative will investigate the causes of heart failure in unprecedented detail.
Fishing for a disease gene 18 October 2017 Mutant zebrafish help explain the cause of a rare muscle-degenerating disorder
Genetic dysregulation helps stomach tumors hide 18 October 2017 Alterations in gene regulation make gastric cancer cells less visible to the immune system
New hope for eczema sufferers 18 October 2017 Scientists have scratched the surface of the genetics behind an irritating skin condition
A sputtering step closer to cheaper solar cells 18 October 2017 A simple, low cost technique that uses common materials could lead to significantly cheaper solar cells
Mutation discovered for joint disorder 18 October 2017 A rare genetic mutation associated with a developmental disorder could be a treatment target for related conditions in adults
Polymers are tough on microbes, soft on skin 18 October 2017 Polymers that kill germs rapidly and effectively will help in the fight against multidrug-resistant microbes
Fine-tuning excitation for survival 4 October 2017 A small molecule plays a big role in protecting the nervous system’s support cells from excessive stimulation
Building a barrier against oxidation 4 October 2017 Chemically stabilizing atomically flat materials improves their potential for commercial application
Heavy legacy of Mum’s sweet tooth 4 October 2017 The babies of women who consume carbohydrate-rich foods during pregnancy have an altered growth-trajectory
Fast flow to safety 4 October 2017 A new data structure developed at A*STAR allows rapid tracking and policing of data flowing in and out of a network