Highlights
Cells
Standing out in a crowd
8 December 2009Surface features enable efficient purification of cells that help thwart autoimmunity and prevent tissue graft rejection
Genomics
Epidemic ignited by environmental conditions
8 December 2009Findings from an intensive genomic study contradict the conventional explanation—viral mutation—as the cause of dengue fever outbreaks
Silicon
Imprinted cleanliness
8 December 2009A laser-patterned template could enable self-cleaning surfaces to be grown over large areas at low cost
Chromosomes
Non-linear thinking
8 December 2009Chromosomal looping enables genome-wide ‘remote control’ of transcription, and may help coordinate activity from multiple genes
Medical Imaging
Pin-sized probes
8 December 2009The smallest optical probe to date could provide real-time images of living tissues inside the body
Data Storage
Sliding touchdown
8 December 2009Higher density recording to increase the storage capacity of hard disk drives inches a step closer
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
Vocal fingerprints
24 November 2009More secure voice identification systems could stem from an improved algorithm for comparing speech patterns
Nanoparticles
Breaking down barriers
24 November 2009Creating ultrasmall particles with multiple functionalities becomes easier thanks to a new extraction procedure
A*STAR Institute Of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Edgy mechanics
24 November 2009The electronic properties of graphene ribbons are strongly dependent on the atomic structures at the ribbon's edge
Cell Biology
Turning back the clock
24 November 2009A key signaling pathway in mammals forces cells in diverse tissues to ‘act their age’
Cells
Dyeing for diabetes
24 November 2009Discovery of the first small fluorescent probe for a pancreatic hormone could shed light on pancreatic diseases
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Butterfly light
24 November 2009Patterned surfaces mimicking the nano-scale structure of butterfly wings can produce impressive optical effects
Chemistry
Side by side by synthesis
10 November 2009Nitrogen atom-directed ortho-lithiation aids preparation of anti-HIV drug
