Highlights
Stem Cells
Differentiation in the balance
13 September 2011The differentiation of stem cells into particular fetal cell lineages is a precarious affair acted out on a molecular battlefield
Materials
Reversal of fortune
13 September 2011Reverse engineering materials with a rapid, non-destructive laser-based technique can aid the fight against counterfeits
Simulation
Demystifying natural hierarchy
13 September 2011A model that relates multi-level organization and mechanical properties of biomaterials could guide the design of artificial composites
Nanomaterials
Copying geckos’ toes
30 August 2011Simple templating technology allows researchers to stamp out materials that mimic the adhesive properties of gecko toes
Silicon
Better solar cells around the corner
30 August 2011Design optimization could help maximize the power conversion efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells
Fabrication
An ear for the cutting edge
30 August 2011Acoustic sensors that identify tool wear problems before they occur promise to reduce downtime in manufacturing
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Many ways to fight infection
30 August 2011T cells use a multi-pronged approach to promote an inflammatory counterattack against infectious threats
MicroRNA
Under the ‘scope
30 August 2011A new microarray is so sensitive that it can detect 300 copies of microRNA in a one-microliter sample
Stem Cells
Stem cell signaling
30 August 2011Tyrosine phosphorylation profiles illuminate the molecular basis of self-renewal in human embryonic stem cells
Cells
Learning through interaction
16 August 2011Vaccine development could be aided by increased understanding of the physical interactions between immune cells
Catalysts
Composite catalysts
16 August 2011Noble metals and semiconductor nanocrystals combine to make nanocomposites with superior catalytic activity
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
One and only
16 August 2011The transmission quality of an optical fiber can now be tested without the need to take measurements at both ends
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Solar express
16 August 2011A one-pot synthesis provides a simpler and faster route to highly efficient solar cells
