All sorted on a single microchip 13 August 2013 A microchip that can identify human pathogens in a single test could revolutionize the diagnosis of infections
Nanotechnology’s benefits brought into focus 13 August 2013 Mathematical modeling confirms that a nanometer-scale device that can concentrate light into a tiny spot improves optical sensing
Maintaining privacy on the cloud 13 August 2013 A data-sharing scheme utilizing an encryption manager shows the way toward low-cost, flexible and secure cloud storage services
Automating cancer detection 13 August 2013 A sensor developed at A*STAR can detect bladder cancer cells and track tumor progression
Turning unused TV frequencies into wireless broadband 30 July 2013 The Singapore White Spaces Pilot Group takes the nation’s capability in ‘white space’ wireless connectivity to a new level
Fused liquid marbles show their strength 30 July 2013 A superglue polymerization strategy that fortifies encapsulated ‘liquid marble’ water droplets also strengthens their market potential
Cellular damage control’s link with diabetes 30 July 2013 A cellular ‘stress sensor’ that also modulates metabolism could offer a therapeutic target for diabetes
Sized-up for strength 30 July 2013 Experiments and numerical simulations show that miniaturized ultra-small platinum cylinders weaken when their constituents are reduced in number
Measuring the downside of downsizing 30 July 2013 Sensitive measurements of lubricant transfer in hard disk drives will aid the design of more stable and compact components
Probing for deeper diagnostics 30 July 2013 Multi-armed polymers with dual fluorescent and magnetic imaging capabilities boost the resolution of cancer detection tools
Finding yeast’s better half 30 July 2013 The discovery of strains of Candida albicans that contain only one set of chromosomes will facilitate identification of therapeutic targets
One step closer to Singapore’s first influenza vaccine 16 July 2013 A*STAR’s new vaccine, based on a virus-like particle technology created by Cytos Biotechnology AG, could strengthen Singapore’s ability to tackle influenza pandemics
Charting a tumor’s genomic roots 16 July 2013 Whole-genome sequencing gives researchers a deeper understanding of factors contributing to the onset and progression of gastric cancer