Highlights
Genetics
Cross-dimensional gene exploration
8 March 2023A new computational tool gives scientists a 3D view of the gene expression landscape in tissues to better track disease progression and design targeted drugs.
Materials Science
Beauty in quantum imperfections
6 March 2023A new two-step process for fabricating quantum dots with tuneable properties offers exciting possibilities for medical imaging and beyond.
Biomaterials
Sensor-equipped smart dressings signal when healing stalls
2 March 2023Advanced biosensors integrated into dressings capture molecular information to monitor whether wounds are healing.
Structural Biology
Secret spike pockets revealed
28 February 2023Molecular simulations uncover a new druggable pocket in SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein which could hold the key to blocking COVID-19 infections.
Food Science
Bringing cultured fat from lab to plate
24 February 2023Scalable and cost-effective methods for growing fat cells pose a commercialisation barrier for cultivated meat products.
Information Systems
Keeping secrets in the cloud
22 February 2023A new cloud-based machine learning framework processes sensitive encrypted data 20 times faster than its predecessors.
Immunology
Tiny packages bring (cytokine) storm relief
16 February 2023A*STAR scientists decipher how a stem cell-based treatment stops the uncontrolled inflammation associated with severe COVID-19 cases.
Cancer
Redirecting cancerous fates
14 February 2023A T cell therapy innovation may offer new hope for acute myeloid leukemia patients who relapse after conventional treatment.
Sustainability
A sweet solution for plant-based plastics
10 February 2023Researchers create a new recyclable, eco-friendly class of plastics derived from natural sugar molecules to address the plastic waste crisis.
Microbiology
Genetic tool unveils TB bacteria’s ‘malware’
8 February 2023Using a new genome analysis technology, A*STAR scientists discover never-before-seen immune responses in tuberculosis infections.
Artificial Intelligence
AI in the clean energy game plan
6 February 2023Artificial intelligence could help speed up the discovery and development of materials towards a greener future.
Biomaterials
Polymers: more than meets the eye?
2 February 2023A new polymer gel may offer a drug-free solution to preventing retinal scarring after eye surgery.
Modelling And Simulation
Diving into pools of laser-melted metals
31 January 2023A newly-developed computational platform simulates the complex dynamics of materials melting upon contact with lasers, enabling more robust manufacturing practices.
