Highlights
Plastics
Transforming common plastics into powerful antimicrobials
31 December 2020Researchers are upcycling plastic waste into antimicrobial products to fight some of the most challenging bacterial infections.
T-cells
Predicting severe cases of COVID-19
28 December 2020A*STAR researchers identify new, specific markers of severe COVID-19 that may improve the management and treatment of patients.
East Asian
Catering to the quirks of lung cancer in East Asians
24 December 2020A large genetic study has identified distinct features of lung cancer in East Asians, which which could improve prediction and treatment outcomes.
Thermoelectric Materials
The defects that spark joy
16 December 2020Natural imperfections trigger a Kondo effect in 2D materials that bring their thermoelectric performance to new heights.
Quantum
Frozen: The quantum edition
14 December 2020To unlock the potential of quantum computers, researchers must find semiconductor materials and metal contacts that work well at sub-zero temperatures.
Technology
An ultrathin shield defends against cyberattacks
11 December 2020Instead of software, hardware that can generate true random numbers could be the key to ensuring cybersecurity.
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Seeing (infra)red more clearly
9 December 2020Adding more crystals to a quantum optical infrared sensor improves its sensitivity and opens the door to broader use.
Resveratrol
A fine taste for resveratrol
7 December 2020A highly sensitive biosensor may aid in the production of high-value compounds in microbial cell factories.
Cancer
Cancer has MET its match
4 December 2020A genetic discovery reveals why some aggressive carcinomas do not respond to standard treatment and suggest a more effective option.
Microbial Diversity
What affects your baby’s first gut microbes
2 December 2020Apart from the mode of delivery and breastfeeding, genetics and cultural practices could also have a profound impact on the type of bacteria in an infant’s gut.
Antibiotics
Clues to childhood obesity lie in our gut
30 November 2020Early exposure to antibiotics can disrupt an infant’s gut microbiota and predispose them to childhood obesity, finds an observational study.
Allergy
Repurposing a cancer drug for eczema
27 November 2020A microRNA called miR-355 has been identified as the key regulator of skin cell differentiation in patients with atopic dermatitis.
Computational Method
An EPIC search for new materials
25 November 2020A high-throughput screening method could significantly shorten the discovery cycle for new thermoelectric materials.
