Highlights
Strength
Strength in numbers for 3D printing
17 March 2019Hierarchical microstructure improves the performance of metallic material
Dimensionality
An algorithm to rule them all
17 March 2019A powerful machine-learning technique enables biologists to analyze enormous data sets
Ultraviolet Lithography
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
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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
Gene Editing
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
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
A surprise coating solution
5 March 2019An easy route to polymer coatings with potential use in biofouling prevention
Micelles
Polymers join forces to deliver
5 March 2019Odorless route to polymeric delivery systems is safer and cheaper
A*STAR Singapore Institute Of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
On board for aircraft repairs
5 March 2019A process that improves repair of carbon fiber airplane components may benefit Singapore’s avionic industry
Cancer
Better imaging leads to more precise surgery
5 March 2019A new imaging method could reduce the number of repeat operations for breast cancer
Amazon
A five-star review system
5 March 2019New algorithm mines users’ most relevant reviews to better predict their tastes
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
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
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Drug resistance in the hot seat
21 February 2019Thermal stress elicits genomic changes that can make cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy
