More than a gut feeling about mosquito-borne viruses 14 June 2019 Deciphering the immune response in mosquitoes to the O’nyong nyong virus may lead to new broad-spectrum antiviral targets.
A shortcut for anomaly detection 14 June 2019 A*STAR scientists have designed sophisticated machine learning techniques that are more efficient at identifying anomalies in datasets.
A RIPple effect during infection 14 June 2019 Researchers have obtained a high-resolution structure of the RIP2 protein complex and detailed its interactions with other immune proteins.
Sound barriers inspired by origami 14 June 2019 A*STAR scientists have designed foldable sound barriers by borrowing concepts from origami, the art of paper folding.
Clearing the air on cilia development 24 May 2019 A*STAR researchers have uncovered the sequence of genetic events behind the development of motile cilia in airways.
How cancer cells tip the Bim balance in their favor 24 May 2019 Cancer cells evade Taxol-induced cell death by downregulating the expression of a protein known as BimEL.
Simulations shed light on air filter deployment 24 May 2019 Using computational tools, A*STAR researchers are learning how best to deploy air treatment systems across large urban areas.
Getting mature human heart muscle cells to multiply again 24 May 2019 By triggering the Wnt signaling pathway, A*STAR scientists were able to reactivate proliferation in mature human heart muscle cells.
Delivering a renewable source of Kupffer cells 24 May 2019 A*STAR researchers have devised a method to generate a renewable source of mature human Kupffer cells for liver toxicity bioassays.
Towards thinner and faster transistors 24 May 2019 Nanoribbon field effect transistors could usher in the next generation of computing.
How bacteria influence host immunity 24 May 2019 When parts of a bacteria's cell wall enter into circulation, its host experiences more severe autoimmune reactions.
Growing a ‘spine’ on a chip 24 May 2019 Microfluidic device allows for precise control of growth factor gradients, mimicking natural spinal cord development in vitro.
Battling bacteria that get under the skin 23 May 2019 A subset of skin-resident immune cells secrete the protein VEGFα to help mount a robust response to bacterial invasion.