Highlights
Materials
Illuminated treatments
19 January 2010Embedding quantum dots into thermally reactive polymers allows traceable detection within living systems
Cancer
Finding patterns in repetition
19 January 2010A sophisticated algorithm combines expression data with information about patient outcomes to reveal cancer genes
Genes
Evolution runs deep
19 January 2010Elephant sharks display the potential for color vision despite mainly residing in deep waters
Nanowires
Memory boost on a wire
19 January 2010A nanowire-based device may set the stage for the realization of next-generation ultrasmall memories
Genes
Keeping death in check
19 January 2010A small RNA molecule has a big influence on the activity of an important tumor suppressor
Biology
Breaking the cycle
5 January 2010MicroRNA molecules represent an important regulatory roadblock preventing cancer cell proliferation
Nanoparticles
Thin end of the wedge
5 January 2010Tiny silver nanoparticles boost the efficiency of thin-film solar cells
Organic Chemistry
Doing what comes naturally
5 January 2010Synthesis of the natural product haplophytine is now possible using state-of-the-art techniques
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Following regulation to the letter
5 January 2010Subtle sequence changes determine whether a common gene regulatory sequence acts as an ‘on’ or ‘off’ switch
Protein
Reading the stop signs
5 January 2010A complex molecular interaction signals when to terminate protein synthesis and release the product
Silicon
It takes two
5 January 2010High-performance transistors based on silicon–germanium nanowires can be made using an approach compatible with existing mass-production techniques
Cancer
Keeping an eye on cancer
22 December 2009Bioluminescence imaging allows real-time monitoring of cancer spreading through the body
Biochemistry
Finding the off switch
22 December 2009Genetic evidence reveals that an enzyme that deactivates signaling pathways is associated with inflammation and cancer
