Highlights
Glycosylation
Hamster rules
1 March 2011Chinese hamster ovary and baby hamster kidney cell lines are the best choices for producing therapeutic glycoprotein that stays in the bloodstream longer
Genomics
Essential factors
1 March 2011A genome-wide RNA interference screen identifies genes that govern the unique properties of human embryonic stem cells
Gold
The light approach
1 March 2011The patterning of templates using ultraviolet light is a promising new method for assembling transparent microwire networks
Memory
Carbon–ferroelectric memory
15 February 2011Nonvolatile memory based on ferroelectric–graphene field-effect transistors is now a step closer to reality
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
Keeping up with the neighbors
15 February 2011Protein structures reveal details of how some bacteria stay in touch with their community
Influenza
Rapid resistance
15 February 2011A strain of H1N1 influenza virus that rapidly develops resistance to the antiviral drug oseltamivir has emerged
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Core targets
15 February 2011A tiny silicon–oxygen-based polyhedron enters cellular nuclei to light them up selectively
Optical Fiber
Better optical fiber networks
15 February 2011A new architecture for optical fiber networks promises more cost-efficient fiber-optic networks for the consumer market
Zebrafish
Lend me your ears
15 February 2011A zebrafish study provides new insights into factors that influence the formation of functionally important ear stones
Nanoparticles
A light choice
1 February 2011Solar cells can be made thinner and lighter with the help of aluminum particles
Cargo
Triumph in the sky
1 February 2011A tool to assess the performance of air cargo supply chain operations provides insights into the effects of industry reforms
Brain
How fish avoid anxiety
1 February 2011Clarification of the neural basis of zebrafish avoidance response could lead to a better understanding of anxiety
Lithium-ion Batteries
Peapod power
1 February 2011A new type of composite material with peapod structures can help improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries
