Monocytes are not all the same 20 December 2011 Understanding the differences between various monocyte subtypes could aid diagnosis of blood disorders
A ferroelectric boost 20 December 2011 The introduction of a ferroelectric layer into an ultraviolet photodetector enhances its output signals
Temperature-regulated release 20 December 2011 Novel polymers release their drug cargo in response to body temperature
Light-and-heat therapy 20 December 2011 Plasmonic nanocrosses that heat up when illuminated can be used to kill cancer
A flexible filter 20 December 2011 Plastic containing periodic arrays of split-ring resonators can be used to filter terahertz signal
Seamless memory 20 December 2011 Vertical silicon nanowires prove to be an excellent platform for nonvolatile memory devices without the need for doped junctions
The MicroKit wins Silver Innovation Award 6 December 2011 The MicroKit, a unique all-in-one device developed by the A*STAR Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology that enables fast and accurate detection of infectious diseases, has won the Silver Award at the Asian Innovation Awards 2011
Knowing what they want to be in life 6 December 2011 Collaborative study sheds light on our understanding of how stem cells differentiate during embryonic development
Driving neuronal differentiation 6 December 2011 Identification of a signaling pathway could aid development of stem cell-based therapies for Parkinson’s disease
Slow twitch, fast twitch 6 December 2011 Zebrafish study reveals a gene regulatory network responsible for establishing and maintaining muscle fiber lineage
Malignant rearrangements 6 December 2011 DNA sequencing reveals how breast cancer cells rearrange their genome to create fusion genes for driving tumor development
Coupled duo 6 December 2011 Systematic study of the switching behavior in differential dual spin valves reveals the role of interlayer couplings
A sticky problem 6 December 2011 Microtextured surfacing may help to eradicate the problem of barnacle larvae in the shipping industry