Highlights
Microbiology
When antibiotics make good yeasts go bad
9 November 2021Broad-acting antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome and create the perfect conditions for potentially life-threatening yeast infections to flourish.
Immunology
Cracking the code of long COVID
5 November 2021Elevated levels of inflammatory factors may be linked to persistent COVID-19 symptoms, researchers find.
Development
Keeping the beat of life
3 November 2021A protein in cilia called CFAP53 is responsible for the distinct beat patterns during embryonic development, researchers say.
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
A rare glimpse into the pancreas’ origins
1 November 2021Induced pluripotent stem cells have helped researchers map the role of the RFX6 gene in a rare congenital disorder known as Mitchell-Riley Syndrome.
Neural Networks
AI makes stem cells less unpredictable
28 October 2021A*STAR researchers have created the first machine learning model for predicting clinical outcomes of stem cell therapies in patients with cartilage disorders.
T-cells
Flipping the switch on gut inflammation
26 October 2021A newly-discovered role for an immune regulator in T cells may help unravel the molecular basis of inflammatory bowel disease and serve as a promising therapeutic target.
Rechargeable Batteries
Molecular blemishes boost batteries
22 October 2021Embedding chemical impurities into zinc-ion batteries boosts their performance and prolongs battery life.
Skin Research Institute Of Singapore (SRIS)
Ending the diagnostic odyssey
20 October 2021Asian patients with suspected but undiagnosed rare genetic diseases could get answers sooner thanks to next-generation sequencing technologies.
Drug Discovery
A killer combination for microbial warfare
18 October 2021A newly-designed antimicrobial polymer offers a 2-in-1 solution to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Robot-human Collaboration
Safety first when man meets robot
14 October 2021A fresh design approach to high-performing variable-stiffness rotating joints could enable humans to work safely alongside robots in industrial manufacturing environments.
Sustainability
Unmasking environmentally friendly pandemic solutions
12 October 2021By knowing the environmental impact of reusable and single-use face masks, policymakers can make data-driven decisions on their use in Singapore.
Mobile Devices
Lab assays on the go
8 October 2021A portable, low-cost spectrophotometer could free up scientists to perform routine experiments outside the lab.
Microwave Sintering
Magnesium alloy manufacturing goes green
6 October 2021Scientists have developed a faster, more energy-efficient method for 3D printing magnesium alloys, creating new opportunities for biomedical applications.
