Highlights
Stem Cells
Driving differentiation
14 September 2010Mysterious molecules called lncRNA direct the fate of stem cells in the early mouse embryo
P53
A pause that refreshes
14 September 2010Pre-treatment with a cell division-blocking drug protects healthy cells from the devastating effects of chemotherapy
Silicon
The power of heat
14 September 2010Thermoelectric generators made using modern micromachining technology can convert waste heat into microwatts of electrical power
Nanoparticles
Color-coding hormone tricksters
31 August 2010Gold nanoparticles power a quick and colorful method to detect protein–DNA interactions with nucleotide-specific sensitivity
Genomics
On the trail of an elusive tumor
31 August 2010A large-scale genomic analysis yields insights into a cancer that disproportionately affects individuals from southern China
Electronics
Silicon steps up
31 August 2010Silicon-based photonic circuits achieve data transmission capabilities sufficient for next-generation devices
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
Flying under the radar
31 August 2010A virus, dormant for two decades, re-emerges after evolving to evade its host’s natural defenses
Silicon
One-shot spots
31 August 2010A single laser pulse is sufficient to fabricate nanostructures suitable for microelectronic devices
Crystal Structure
Unearthing hidden ‘talent’
31 August 2010Two oxides show strong thermoelectric properties despite being metallic
Data Storage Institute (DSI)
Less shielding, more reading
17 August 2010A hard-drive head designed to work without magnetic shields can store higher densities of data
Cells
Revealing a regulatory divide
17 August 2010Mammalian genomes display large differences where the regulatory proteins of their embryonic stem cells bind
Tumor
Directing the defenders and destroyers
17 August 2010Identification of a previously unknown interaction between immune-system cells points the way to novel cancer treatments
Solar Cells
Cut-rate chemistry
17 August 2010Replacing expensive components of solar cells with small, electronically active molecules may reduce manufacturing costs
