Highlights
Immunology
Targeting TRIM21 for stronger, safer vaccines
16 October 2019A*STAR scientists have found a way to strengthen the immune response to adenovirus infection using engineered antibodies.
Immunology
Why hepatitis B hits some harder than others
30 September 2019A gene variant more common among East Asians is responsible for milder symptoms and better outcomes during hepatitis B infection.
Cancer Biology
Out for blood in the fight against cancer
30 September 2019By interfering with the production and downstream activity of a molecule called Agrin in tumors, scientists can stop the sprouting of blood vessels that promote cancer progression.
Lasers
Laser heat keeps steel strong
30 September 2019The strength of steel comes from carbon, which is lost when steel is heated, resulting in weakening of the alloy. A*STAR researchers have found a way to overcome carbon loss with lasers.
Deep Learning
Helping driverless cars see red (and green and amber)
27 September 2019High dynamic range imaging combined with deep learning approaches could improve the ability of autonomous vehicles to recognize traffic lights.
Machine Learning
Multilingual machines one step closer to reality
27 September 2019A*STAR researchers have devised a machine learning strategy that can be applied to translation and other complex classification problems.
Skin Biology
How vitamin B3 keeps skin smooth
27 September 2019Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, regulates the metabolism of skin stem cells to delay cellular aging.
Cell Biology
Advanced microscopy catches cells going out on a limb
23 September 2019Researchers at A*STAR have combined two superresolution microscopy techniques to observe structural protein dynamics inside cells.
Electronics
Bigger, better conductive crystals a boon for electronics
23 September 2019A*STAR researchers have developed a method to generate large monolayer crystals of molybdenum disulfide for use in scaled-down and flexible electronics.
Skin Biology
Mouse over to learn more about eczema
23 September 2019While no single mouse model replicates the entire spectrum of eczema in humans, collectively they provide valuable clues into how specific aspects of the disease arise.
Virology
The long and short of virus genomes
17 September 2019Short- and long-range interactions that give structure to virus genomes also influence virus replication and infectiousness.
Photonics
UV-based anti-counterfeiting in the limelight
17 September 2019Surfaces bearing nanoscale patterns for manipulating UV light could be the next frontier in anti-counterfeiting technology and nanophotonic devices.
Immunology
Classifying and counting immune cells with an app
17 September 2019Researchers at A*STAR have developed a method to obtain a holistic view of the identities and proportions of immune cells in patient blood samples.
