Highlights
Gut Microbiome
Against gut instinct
2 April 2019By turning a pathogenic yeast into an immunity-conferring symbiont, a team of A*STAR researchers is unraveling mysteries behind gut evolution and universal vaccines
PCA
An algorithm to rule them all
17 March 2019A powerful machine-learning technique enables biologists to analyze enormous data sets
Metasurface
Mass manufacturing of metasurfaces
17 March 2019Advanced display technologies based on nanostructures could be mass manufactured by introducing existing techniques from the semiconductor electronics industry
Cancer
Tapeworm drug targets common vulnerability in tumor cells
17 March 2019Drug screen reveals safe, potent, broad-spectrum anticancer compound
Disease Model
Spinal organoids mimic neurodegenerative disease
17 March 2019New spinal-cord-like cell clusters could be used to study and find treatments for nerve cell degeneration
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Reprogramming T cells to attack solid tumors
17 March 2019A two-pronged genetic manipulation of T cells of the human immune system could lead to more effective cancer treatments
Bone Repair
Sweetening the deal on bone repair
17 March 2019The size and composition of protein-binding sugars in the extracellular matrix play a crucial role in bone repair
Additive Manufacturing
Strength in numbers for 3D printing
17 March 2019Hierarchical microstructure improves the performance of metallic material
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
A five-star review system
5 March 2019New algorithm mines users’ most relevant reviews to better predict their tastes
Singapore Institute For Clinical Sciences (SICS)
Metabolic remodeling during regeneration
5 March 2019Insights into the molecular changes in regenerating liver cells may reveal ways to help patients recover from surgery or disease
Anti-fouling
A surprise coating solution
5 March 2019An easy route to polymer coatings with potential use in biofouling prevention
Vesicles
Polymers join forces to deliver
5 March 2019Odorless route to polymeric delivery systems is safer and cheaper
Carbon Fibers
On board for aircraft repairs
5 March 2019A process that improves repair of carbon fiber airplane components may benefit Singapore’s avionic industry
