Highlights
A*STAR Institute Of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Quantum effects bridge the gap
21 October 2014Quantum effects in nanometer-scale metallic structures provide a platform for combining molecular electronics and plasmonics
Developmental Biology
Viral remnants are ‘facilitators’ not ‘fossils’
21 October 2014Once considered ‘junk’, certain virus-derived genomic elements have now been shown to actively regulate important developmental processes
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Fighting inflammation in multiple mammals
21 October 2014An antibody that blocks immune signaling offers a promising research tool and potential therapeutic agent
Heat-assisted Magnetic Reordering
Seed first, heat later for better writing
21 October 2014A new technique for heat-assisted magnetic recording media promises improved writeability for next-generation hard drives
Upconversion
Dynamic duo to fight crime and cancer
21 October 2014Miniature two-color barcodes have the potential to combat forgery and track cancerous cells
Sustainable Chemistry
From bygones to nylons
21 October 2014An efficient catalytic process converts sugary biomass into a renewable feedstock for polymer production
Laser Melting
Elements of successful connections
7 October 2014Element-by-element tracking of laser processing reveals how metallic alloys reorganize during microscale laser melting processes
A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (A*STAR BTI)
A safe way to manipulate immune cells
7 October 2014An optimized technique allows B cells to be transfected with extraneous DNA without the use of viruses
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
Polymorphic purity
7 October 2014Surface chemistry controls the selective nucleation of crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical drug
Reproduction
Poised for reproduction
7 October 2014The DNA of stem cells that mature into sperm stands ready to express factors required for reproduction and early development
Chemotherapy
Imaging and treatment in one light switch
7 October 2014Targeted nanoparticles that combine imaging with two different therapies could attack cancer and other conditions
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
A double blast to ward off pneumonia
7 October 2014A dry powder inhaler formulation provides excellent protection against pneumonia-causing bacteria
Ultrasound
Targeting tumors with sound and vision
23 September 2014Dual-action chemical agents improve a high-resolution and noninvasive way to detect cancer
