Highlights
Aquaporin
A molecular ‘straw’
31 March 2015Powered by a proton gradient, a world-first helical molecule transports water across membranes
Cancer
Nano packages for anti-cancer drug delivery
17 March 2015Drugs delivered by nanoparticles can simultaneously attack cancer cells and cancer stem cells
A*STAR Institute Of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Uncovering a reaction’s secrets
17 March 2015A theoretical and experimental study could lead to improved catalysts for producing hydrogen fuel from waste biomass
B Cells
How cells remember infections
17 March 2015Shp1 protein helps immune system develop its long-term memory
Batteries
Batteries made to last
17 March 2015An oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites in oxygen chemical reactions for green energy devices
Cancer
Tying down tumor transformation
17 March 2015Introducing viral proteins into normal cells causes a switch to a cancer-like state, modulated by key cancer signaling pathways in the cells
Artificial Intelligence
Solving the trust equation
17 March 2015Socially intelligent computers can turn difficult online negotiations into win−win situations through tactical information disclosure
Genetic Risk Factors
Teamwork uncovers genetic risk factors
3 March 2015Over 100 locations on the human genome associated with the risk of developing schizophrenia are identified in an international study
Alloy
Avoiding the cracks
3 March 2015A laser-assisted fabrication process enables the processing of heat-resistant and crack-free materials
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Increased pressure creates a happy union
3 March 2015Cheap, environmentally friendly solar cells are produced by minimizing disruptive surface layers
Cellulose
Oil palm offers cheap biofuels and bioplastics
3 March 2015A cost-effective method uses fungi to convert palm oil waste to green products
Zebrafish
A key player in embryo formation
3 March 2015A protein originally identified as a tumor suppressor also helps establish body patterns in developing embryos
Cancer Cells
Shaken, not stirred, is best for cancer imaging
3 March 2015Tiny conjugated polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle probes produced by ultrasonication prove superior to commercial products
