Highlights
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
On the trail of two types of white blood cells
23 May 2019Nerve bundles and blood vessels each have their own specific subtypes of macrophages.
Synthetic Biology
A brighter approach to molecular genetics
23 May 2019Using an expanded genetic alphabet containing fluorescent artificial DNA bases, scientists can now visually detect and quantify DNA molecules for use in diagnostics.
Subpicosecond Spin Current Pulses
A shot in the arm for spintronics
30 April 2019A spin injection technique that is more than 10,000 times more efficient than existing methods could allow for the development of ultrafast spintronic computers
Quantum
Future bright for mini synchrotrons
30 April 2019Shooting electrons into hybrid light-matter particles on a surface could be the key to a new wave of compact X-ray machines
Oncology
Chipping away at drug resistance
30 April 2019A platform for rapidly profiling mutations and gene expression offers valuable insights into cancer biology
Malaria
The coincidental complications of coinfection
17 April 2019Malaria infections may be masking the extent of the emerging chikungunya epidemic
Photonics
Tuning terahertz transmission
16 April 2019A metasurface whose optical properties change in response to electricity provides precise control over the reflection and transmission of radiation
Fabrication
Extra axis makes for cutting-edge fabrication
16 April 2019A 5-axis swinging-rotating machining technique enables fabrication of ultra-precise optical microstructures up to 30 times faster
Drug Resistance
Poised for survival
16 April 2019State-of-the-art single-cell RNA sequencing technologies shed light on the mechanisms through which cancer cells become resistant to tumor-treating drugs
Polycrystalline
Finding a premium blend
2 April 2019In shape memory alloys, the right combination of crystal grains can achieve high strength and still retain memory
Thermochromism
Smart liquid goes dark in the heat
2 April 2019Nanowires that form and disperse as the temperature changes form the basis of a robust thermochromic liquid
Drug Discovery
Fly screen captures behavioral effects of venom
2 April 2019Injecting flies with snail venom could help us discover molecules for developing new drugs
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
Radical steps toward clean encapsulation
2 April 2019Chemists use free radicals to produce polymers strong enough to encapsulate drugs while remaining degradable
