Highlights
Cell Biology
Preventing cells from over-reaching
3 August 2010A regulatory protein tells cells when to rein in their leading edge
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Viral hitchhiker
20 July 2010Success in deciphering the mechanisms of infection and spread of Chikungunya virus within humans points the way to control strategies
Immunology
Signaling disease
20 July 2010Individuals carrying variants of a gene involved in controlling the immune response are prone to infection
Radio
Radios go wide
20 July 2010Demonstration of an energy-efficient, ultra-wide bandwidth radio will advance low-power, short-range wireless networks
Data Storage
A helping hand
20 July 2010Electric fields can help magnetic hard drive heads write data, which may lead to higher storage densities
Carbon Nanotubes
Twist-on caps
20 July 2010Reactions between carbon species and tube caps affect carbon nanotube growth and their ultimate electronic properties
Proteins
Finding the right fit
20 July 2010A molecular library yields a promising candidate for thwarting the ability of cancer cells to elude chemotherapy
Cells
A matter of life or death
6 July 2010Inactivation of a protective cellular ‘self-destruct’ mechanism enables cancer cells to grow without restraint
Cell Biology
A ‘sweet tooth’ that spells trouble
6 July 2010Disrupted cellular transport of sugar-coating enzymes may cause cancers to spread
Manufacturing
Optics shape up
6 July 2010Quality control of production lines to benefit from a digital wavefront sensor that provides rapid non-contact measurement of object surfaces
Molecular Biology
Fragile interactions and brain function
6 July 2010A recently identified protein–protein interaction with key roles in brain development and function provides insights into mental retardation
Cancer
Thwarting a sneak attack
6 July 2010Metastatic spread begins surprisingly early in cancer but immune cells help keep it at bay
Nanomaterials
Making the right impression
6 July 2010An innovative imprinting technique produces highly ordered alumina films with nanometer-sized pores on silicon wafers
