Highlights
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Scaling up universal blood production
25 August 2021A scalable cell culture platform can generate universal red blood cells from stem cells, paving the way for manufacturing an abundant supply of blood for transfusions.
Polymer Science
The protective possibilities of polymers
23 August 2021From forming protective physical barriers to stabilizing mRNA vaccines, polymers provide endless solutions to the threat of coronaviruses and other current and impending diseases.
Urban Solutions And Sustainability (USS)
Seeing biological specimens in a new light
19 August 2021Scientists develop a technique for performing advanced infrared microscopy using off-the-shelf cameras built for visible light.
Inflammation
Catching the clot culprit in COVID-19
17 August 2021In COVID-19 long-haulers, an unrelenting immune response damages blood vessels, making them more susceptible to developing blood clots.
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.
3D Imaging
Getting a clearer view of the skin
11 August 2021To see skin in its full, three-dimensional glory, it first needs to be transparent.
Coronaviruses
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.
Robotics
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.
Neural Circuits
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.
A*STAR Singapore Institute Of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
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.
Manufacturing Trade And Connectivity (MTC)
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.
