Highlights
Aging
Stopping premature aging in its tracks
20 March 2020DNA damage associated with premature aging in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome can be prevented if the abnormal protein progerin is removed before DNA replication.
Immunology
Where immune cell reinforcements come from
18 March 2020A*STAR scientists have identified a molecular marker for tracing the origins of immune cells that reside in tissues and organs.
Muscle Regeneration
Why stress makes muscles grow
17 March 2020A protein called SUN1 enables muscle cells to respond to mechanical forces by modifying microRNA levels, say A*STAR researchers.
Internet Of Things
Leaving cyberattackers lost in the fog
12 March 2020A*STAR researchers have found a way to arrest distributed-denial-of-service attacks close to their source, with implications for securing the Industrial Internet of Things.
Cancer Biology
Targeting triple-negative breast cancer
10 March 2020A*STAR scientists have identified a microRNA that can potentially be targeted for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.
Water Reclamation
The cost of clean water
26 February 2020A*STAR researchers have found a metric by which to measure the environmental impacts of NEWater and tap water production in Singapore.
Materials Science
Plant polymer helps joints heal
26 February 2020By mixing a substance normally found in wood with a biodegradable plastic, A*STAR scientists have developed a nanofiber that promotes cartilage repair.
Machine Learning
Neural networks in vogue
26 February 2020A*STAR scientists have developed a generative adversarial network that can accurately classify clothing images and realistically manipulate specific image attributes.
Materials Science
Catalyzing the future of clean energy
30 January 2020An improved design for nickel hydroxide catalysts could reduce costs and improve the efficiency of hydrogen fuel and oxygen generation.
Photonics
Taming ultraviolet light with silicon
30 January 2020A*STAR scientists are paving the way for miniaturized UV spectral filters made from hybrid silicon and aluminum nanostructures.
Machine Learning
Helping machines get the plot
30 January 2020A*STAR scientists have devised a learning framework to enable machines to integrate visual, auditory and text data.
Cancer Biology
Getting deep insights into tumors
30 January 2020An imaging technique that distinguishes tumor-associated blood vessels from normal ones could pave the way for better clinical management of tumors.
Cybersecurity
Keeping eavesdroppers in the dark
24 January 2020A*STAR researchers have created a communication protocol to secure information exchange between a base station and Internet of Things nodes.
