The secretions of stem cells 3 June 2014 Tiny vesicles secreted by mesenchymal stem cells can modulate the immune system and prevent the rejection of grafted tissue
Lighting up lymph nodes 3 June 2014 Advances in fluorescent probe technology could allow real-time visualization of cancer progression during surgery
Finding consensus on target genes 3 June 2014 A panel of p53 variants helps scientists confidently identify genes controlled by the master regulator protein
Hot spots for molecules 3 June 2014 The accurate placement of molecules into gaps between gold nanoantennas enables ultrahigh-sensitivity molecular detection
Sugarcoating a protein drug 3 June 2014 Mammalian cells have been engineered to produce longer-lived versions of the therapeutic protein erythropoietin
Collaborating to boost the microfluidics industry 3 June 2014 The A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology establishes three new industry collaborations to further innovation in microfluidics
A ‘click’ toward localized chemotherapy 3 June 2014 ‘Click’ chemistry produces a hydrogel with less toxicity and greater tissue localization in a mouse cancer model
Grading cataracts automatically 20 May 2014 Software to grade cataracts automatically could lead to improved management and allow for remote assessment of the condition
Detailing the development of red blood cells 20 May 2014 Understanding the diversity of immature red blood cells in greater detail could help protect against Asia’s most common form of malaria
Modern routes to ancient remedies 20 May 2014 An innovative catalytic system makes the synthesis of sought-after bioactive molecules easier and more efficient than ever
Cutting reflection for the infrared and beyond 20 May 2014 Efficient broadband antireflection coatings improve terahertz optics for applications in sensing and imaging
Focusing on what’s relevant 20 May 2014 Analyzing pixel correlations in photographs outperforms current methods of extracting relevant information for image analysis
Fishing for new therapeutics 20 May 2014 A zebrafish-based screening method reveals compounds that could help contain the effects of immunological disorders