Highlights
Immunology
Predicting persistence, and a glimmer of hope
31 January 2024A two-year study uncovers potential immune biomarkers to detect long COVID, and evidence that its inflammatory symptoms may resolve over time.
Chemical Engineering
Picking the perfect mirror image
29 January 2024In a medicinal chemistry breakthrough, scientists develop a precise and efficient method of creating chiral sulfones for safe and effective medicines.
Biochemical Engineering
Manufacturing nature’s sweet smells
25 January 2024In a breakthrough study, researchers identify how an enzyme found in fungi produces a natural chemical commonly used in cosmetics, fragrances and medicines.
Artificial Intelligence
Robots gracefully weave through the crowds
23 January 2024A new machine learning framework helps train robots to safely navigate pedestrians in crowded, real-world settings.
Immunology
Mixed shots hit a moving target
19 January 2024While the new Omicron XBB COVID-19 subvariant deftly dodges immune defences even in vaccinated individuals, researchers find that mixed mRNA vaccines may offer a vital boost of protection.
Materials
Crystals catalyse a clean future
17 January 2024The structural order of multi-metal alloy catalysts influences their capacity to boost the efficiency of chemical reactions in renewable energy systems.
Cancer
Ovarian cancer fingerprinting in real time
12 January 2024A new portable diagnostic technology promises unparalleled speed, accuracy and clinical utility for ovarian cancer diagnoses.
Data Privacy
Encrypted communications to stop the spread
8 January 2024A novel machine learning framework enables data sharing for pandemic management while safeguarding patient privacy.
Cancer
Baring breast cancer’s genetic dependencies
2 January 2024Researchers reveal how disrupting a key genetic control mechanism can significantly hinder the progression and spread of an aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer.
Catalysis
Atomic secrets of a green plastic catalyst
28 December 2023New high-resolution chemical insights reveal novel opportunities for making plastic production greener, more cost-effective and more efficient.
Cancer
When a chromatin safekeeper drops its guard
26 December 2023A*STAR researchers identified the mechanism behind how a common gene mutation in kidney cancer impacts chromatin remodelling and drives tumour development, opening up new possibilities for therapeutic interventions.
Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering
Tiny tweaks propel major manufacturing leaps
22 December 2023A breakthrough in 3D-printed manufacturing technologies creates alloys with superior mechanical properties, offering exciting new possibilities for diverse industrial applications.
Immunology
Blueprints to optimise a cancer killer
20 December 2023A*STAR researchers tackle the challenge of creating therapeutic antibodies that effectively kill tumours and are also easily scalable in manufacturing settings.
