Highlights
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Limiting light loss
13 August 2021Compact nanochain waveguides that can efficiently transmit infrared light and even slow light down to a fraction of its usual speed could take photonics mainstream.
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Getting a clearer view of the skin
11 August 2021To see skin in its full, three-dimensional glory, it first needs to be transparent.
Immunity
How long do COVID-19 antibodies last?
9 August 2021The amount of neutralizing antibodies produced by COVID-19 patients—and the length of time they remain detectable—can vary wildly, a study suggests.
Deep Learning
Helping robots feel their way around
5 August 2021A deep learning technique developed by A*STAR researchers uses WiFi data to help robots find their way around.
Neuroscience
The brain circuit that encourages overeating
2 August 2021Scientists have identified a network of neurons that drives overeating in response to environmental cues, rather than genuine hunger.
Artificial Intelligence
Teaching machines transferable skills
30 July 2021By giving algorithms the ability to generalize, researchers are expanding the range of problems that can be tackled with artificial intelligence.
Additive Manufacturing
Finding flaws fast
26 July 2021A machine learning method that finds defects or dimensional deviation on 3D-printed surfaces ‘on-the-fly’ is paving the way for smart, fully automated systems.
Brain–computer Interfaces
Making fake brain waves more realistic
20 July 2021A new generative adversarial network-based framework generates artificial brain wave data that improves classification for better brain-computer interface performance.
Tp63
A surprising new source for skin stem cells
14 July 2021When placed in the proper environment, even stem cells from unlikely sources like the bladder or prostate can form skin components like hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
Urban Solutions And Sustainability (USS)
Mapping the pulse of Singapore’s shared bikes
12 July 2021Quantifying where and when communities use dockless bike-share systems could help operators and urban planners design more biking-friendly cities.
Glycosylation
Cracking the glycan code
8 July 2021A database of ion-mobility mass spectrometry information is taking the guesswork out of glycan analysis.
A*STAR Experimental Drug Development Centre (A*STAR EDDC)
A new approach to an old pandemic
6 July 2021The discovery of a new, highly conserved druggable site on the HIV reverse transcriptase could turn the tide in the wake of growing drug resistance.
Human Health And Potential (HHP)
Opening the cellular gates to glucose
2 July 2021Low levels of sugar entering into pancreatic cells may be the culprit behind insulin secretion defects in early-onset diabetes.
