Highlights
Computational Mechanics
Robot poetry in motion
19 August 2022A*STAR researchers introduce Pholus, a first-of-its-kind robot that senses its environment in real-time and bypasses obstacles with unprecedented agility.
Molecular Biology
Cancer cell stake-out reveals new associations
10 August 2022A molecular tagging tool developed in Singapore identifies novel protein interactions on the surface of cancer cells.
Diabetes
Gene therapy restores broken insulin pump
2 August 2022A breakthrough discovery describes key molecular players involved in insulin secretion, paving the way for a new class of gene therapies targeting type 2 diabetes.
Cancer Research
A wide-angle view of cancer evolution
29 July 2022Cancer genetics experts say new technologies and more comprehensive data collection are required to deepen our understanding of tumour lifecycles.
Computer Science
Copying the homework of machine learning algorithms
27 July 2022A new data selector helps more accurately train machine learning algorithms by recycling datasets from other applications.
Biosynthesis
Bacteria turn nature’s rainbow into therapeutics
25 July 2022A new bacterial platform makes plant-derived pigments more soluble, overcoming long-standing issues around their use in pharmaceuticals.
Intelligent Systems
What is the best way to detect errors in intelligent systems?
19 July 2022A systematic comparison of different existing methods reveals best practices for anomaly detection and diagnosis in cyber-physical systems.
Population Genetics
Unravelling the ancestry of a unique community
13 July 2022By looking at Peranakan Chinese genomes, researchers confirm the community arose from genetic mixing between local Malay women and foreign Chinese traders in the past.
Electronic Optical And Magnetic Materials
Smart sensors shift targets on demand
11 July 2022An innovation from A*STAR material scientists does the job of multiple sensor devices through its ability to change detection targets.
Cancer
Bringing a major culprit in advanced gastric cancer to light
5 July 2022Using improved mouse models for gastric cancer, A*STAR scientists uncover a pool of cancer stem cells key to disease progression.
Surfaces And Interfaces
Nanofluids draw more oil from stone
1 July 2022A*STAR scientists show how small amounts of nanoparticles can significantly boost crude oil extraction from rocks.
COVID-19
Why remdesivir works for some COVID-19 patients but not others
23 June 2022Remdesivir treatment is more likely to be successful in COVID-19 patients who are naturally able to mount a strong immune response against infections.
Photonics
Holograms make better augmented reality
21 June 2022Scientists are creating advanced nanopatterned metasurfaces for projecting high-resolution 3D holograms in augmented reality headsets, thereby making the user experience more immersive.
