Highlights
Genetics
The COVID-19 outliers
16 July 2020An international genetics consortium seeks to unravel the mystery of why COVID-19 infection is silent in some cases and lethal in others.
SARS-CoV-2
Figuring out coronavirus season
13 July 2020Understanding how closely related coronaviruses circulate seasonally could impact the timing of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2.
HER2
Finding the perfect fit
7 July 2020A*STAR scientists aim to design better immunotherapies by simulating the binding of antibodies to their targets.
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
With plasmonic color, less is more
2 July 2020A new technique for harnessing surface plasmon resonance may allow brilliant colors to be captured more easily and cheaply.
COVID-19
Getting the SARS-CoV-2 antibody response straight
29 June 2020Two linear peptides identified by A*STAR researchers on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein may improve the specificity of serological assays and show potential as vaccine candidates.
Macrophages
Origins of human macrophages revealed
22 June 2020The developmental origins of human macrophages suggest that scientists may need to rethink the way they study these important immune cells.
Artificial Intelligence
Expecting the unexpected from AI
17 June 2020Researchers are simulating real-world complexity in machine learning models to ensure their safety before they are deployed in the wild.
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Silicon nanochains that ‘sing’ with light
15 June 2020A nanoparticle chain that resonates with light is opening up new possibilities in nanophotonics and optoelectronics.
Cancer Stem Cell
Marking out gastric (cancer) stem cells
10 June 2020A*STAR scientists have uncovered a novel surface marker that identifies stem cells and potential cancer stem cells in the distal stomach.
Immunology
Mapping 450 million years of microglial evolution
8 June 2020Single-cell genomic technology is providing fresh perspectives on the origins of microglia, ancient immune sentinels found in the brain.
Dendritic Cells
When immune cells aren’t immune after all
3 June 2020Researchers at A*STAR have uncovered a new role for a subset of immune cells in HIV infection and transmission.
Metabolism
Exposing the weakness of a tough drug target
1 June 2020A*STAR scientists have identified drug compounds that could potentially eradicate an aggressive form of liver cancer by targeting a metabolic vulnerability induced by the SALL4 oncogene.
Photonics
Shaping LED light with metasurfaces
28 May 2020A compact LED device with complete light control may someday replace lasers in various applications.
