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Fluid Dynamics

Mapping cough droplets in flight

4 January 2021

Computational models show that there’s much more to COVID-19 transmission than the airborne-or-droplet binary.

Antimicrobials

Transforming common plastics into powerful antimicrobials

31 December 2020

Researchers are upcycling plastic waste into antimicrobial products to fight some of the most challenging bacterial infections.

Severe COVID-19

Predicting severe cases of COVID-19

28 December 2020

A*STAR researchers identify new, specific markers of severe COVID-19 that may improve the management and treatment of patients.

East Asian

Catering to the quirks of lung cancer in East Asians

24 December 2020

A large genetic study has identified distinct features of lung cancer in East Asians, which which could improve prediction and treatment outcomes.

Thermoelectric Materials

The defects that spark joy

16 December 2020

Natural imperfections trigger a Kondo effect in 2D materials that bring their thermoelectric performance to new heights.

Nanotechnology

Frozen: The quantum edition

14 December 2020

To unlock the potential of quantum computers, researchers must find semiconductor materials and metal contacts that work well at sub-zero temperatures.

A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)

An ultrathin shield defends against cyberattacks

11 December 2020

Instead of software, hardware that can generate true random numbers could be the key to ensuring cybersecurity.

Infrared

Seeing (infra)red more clearly

9 December 2020

Adding more crystals to a quantum optical infrared sensor improves its sensitivity and opens the door to broader use.

Biosensors

A fine taste for resveratrol

7 December 2020

A highly sensitive biosensor may aid in the production of high-value compounds in microbial cell factories.

A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII)

Cancer has MET its match

4 December 2020

A genetic discovery reveals why some aggressive carcinomas do not respond to standard treatment and suggest a more effective option.

Singapore

What affects your baby’s first gut microbes

2 December 2020

Apart from the mode of delivery and breastfeeding, genetics and cultural practices could also have a profound impact on the type of bacteria in an infant’s gut.

Epidemiology

Clues to childhood obesity lie in our gut

30 November 2020

Early exposure to antibiotics can disrupt an infant’s gut microbiota and predispose them to childhood obesity, finds an observational study.

Institute Of Medical Biology (IMB)

Repurposing a cancer drug for eczema

27 November 2020

A microRNA called miR-355 has been identified as the key regulator of skin cell differentiation in patients with atopic dermatitis.

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