Highlights
Cancer
Exercising restraint to stall tumor growth
26 August 2014Regulatory mechanisms that help ‘trap’ an enzyme may prevent the production of cancer-promoting molecules
Alarm Management
Avoiding alarms
26 August 2014An intelligent system that predicts when alarms might be triggered could greatly improve the management of industrial plants
Spintronics
Magnetic memories on the right track
26 August 2014An investigation into switching characteristics provides new criteria for achieving faster switching of magnetic memories
Natural Killer Cell
A signal to kill
26 August 2014Crystal structure reveals how minor variations make receptor proteins activate or inhibit natural killer cells
Immunoglobulin E
Small particles, big productivity
12 August 2014Magnetic nanoparticles break the capacity barrier for antibody purification
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Keeping in contact
12 August 2014Transparent polymeric films with near-uniform, continuous nanoprotrusions show high water pinning abilities
Surfaces
Diamonds in the crush
12 August 2014Theoretical simulations reveal how nanoscale lubricating systems can ease friction between surfaces coated with diamond-like carbon
Multiply-twinned Crystals
Pentagonal nanorods show catalytic promise
12 August 2014A novel route to pentagon-shaped gold–copper nanorods could advance the field of heterogeneous catalysis
Hydrogel
Finding the sweet spot for cartilage formation
12 August 2014A synthetic scaffold with fine-tuned physical properties helps cartilage regrowth at injury sites
Xeno-free
Animal-free reprogramming improves safety
12 August 2014Reprogramming of adult cells in animal-free conditions provides a safer culture system for therapeutic stem cells
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Dyes help harvest light
29 July 2014Dye-sensitized solar cell absorbs a broad range of visible and infrared wavelengths
Particle Dynamics
The yin and yang of ‘moonwalking’ cells
29 July 2014A particle dynamics model may provide insight into diseases and deformities linked to disruptions in cell development
Anti-fouling
Positive progress on antifouling
29 July 2014Heat-responsive polymers that do not break down in water may lead to new antifouling coatings and enhanced oil recovery
