Transforming common plastics into powerful antimicrobials
31 December 2020Researchers are upcycling plastic waste into antimicrobial products to fight some of the most challenging bacterial infections.
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Predicting severe cases of COVID-19
28 December 2020A*STAR researchers identify new, specific markers of severe COVID-19 that may improve the management and treatment of patients.
Catering to the quirks of lung cancer in East Asians
24 December 2020A large genetic study has identified distinct features of lung cancer in East Asians, which which could improve prediction and treatment outcomes.
Meet the class of 2021
21 December 2020Three A*STAR scholars—Sarah Luo, Caroline Wee, and Kaicheng Liang—have been selected for the highly competitive National Research Foundation Fellowship out of over 134 applicants worldwide.
Commemorating outstanding science and excellent scientists
18 December 2020From genomics to gene editing and cancer research, the A*STAR winners of the 2020 President’s Science and Technology Awards and Young Scientist Awards are blazing the trail in biological research.
The defects that spark joy
16 December 2020Natural imperfections trigger a Kondo effect in 2D materials that bring their thermoelectric performance to new heights.
Frozen: The quantum edition
14 December 2020To unlock the potential of quantum computers, researchers must find semiconductor materials and metal contacts that work well at sub-zero temperatures.
An ultrathin shield defends against cyberattacks
11 December 2020Instead of software, hardware that can generate true random numbers could be the key to ensuring cybersecurity.
Seeing (infra)red more clearly
9 December 2020Adding more crystals to a quantum optical infrared sensor improves its sensitivity and opens the door to broader use.
A fine taste for resveratrol
7 December 2020A highly sensitive biosensor may aid in the production of high-value compounds in microbial cell factories.
Cancer has MET its match
4 December 2020A genetic discovery reveals why some aggressive carcinomas do not respond to standard treatment and suggest a more effective option.
What affects your baby’s first gut microbes
2 December 2020Apart 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.
Clues to childhood obesity lie in our gut
30 November 2020Early exposure to antibiotics can disrupt an infant’s gut microbiota and predispose them to childhood obesity, finds an observational study.
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