Highlights
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.
Materials Science
Smooth operators: high-performance semiconductors for nanoelectronics
18 December 2023Researchers pioneer new pathways towards miniaturised electronics with a scalable, high-efficiency liquid-printing technology for semiconductor manufacturing.
Biotechnology
Sustainably engineered scents inspired by nature
15 December 2023Researchers develop a novel and more efficient bioprocess for synthesising a highly valued chemical from plants that is used by the fragrance industry.
Genetics
Reading hidden notes on genetic molecules
13 December 2023A new computational tool accurately predicts RNA modifications from sequencing data, allowing researchers to study and develop novel therapies for complex diseases such as cancer.
Materials Science
Computational fusion achieves advanced alloys
11 December 2023A confluence of computational modelling and machine learning helps researchers overcome barriers to complex alloy design.
Immunology
Shielding seniors from a crowned killer
8 December 2023A study reveals how age, SARS-CoV-2 variants and booster shots affect immune responses to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biomedical Engineering
Breathing easy with super sensitive diagnostics
6 December 2023A new approach combines surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy with advanced computer analysis to accurately and rapidly detect lung cancer by analysing fluid around the lungs.
Renewable Energy, Sustainability And The Environment
The smaller, the greener?
4 December 2023An in-depth review of catalysts used in clean energy generation reveals valuable insights on the dynamics between particle size, structure and their reaction efficiencies.
Cancer Research
A deep dive into cancer’s big data
1 December 2023A new deep learning method outperforms traditional methods for identifying genetic mutations from DNA sequences and can be a valuable tool for improved cancer diagnostics.
Materials Science
The ripple effect for smaller semiconductors
29 November 2023A new study challenges current paradigms in two-dimensional semiconductor design by introducing wave-like structures to improve the flow of electrons.
