Highlights
Skin
Tracing the origin of mast cells
15 August 2018Mast cells originate from two distinct sites during embryonic development
Regenerative Medicine
Inhaling stem cells to renew damaged lungs
15 August 2018Stem cells that can produce both major lung tissue types have been isolated and can now repair the damaged lungs of mice
Mitosis
Gaps plugged in understanding of cell cycle
15 August 2018Similarities between the two gap phases of the
cell cycle indicate a default biochemical program in living cells
Institute Of Bioengineering And Nanotechnology (IBN)
Batteries poised for organic revolution
15 August 2018Cathode material made from organic molecules enhances the green credentials of rechargeable batteries
Sound Absorption
Suppressing sound in extreme places
7 August 2018Tailor-made metallic foams could soak up sound in high pressure, high temperature environments such as jet engines
Genetic Analysis
Tracking down suspected cancer-inducing mutations using machine learning
7 August 2018Machine learning helps locate dozens of mutations statistically linked to gastric cancer in non-coding DNA regions
Gastric Cancer
Identifying stomach cancer risk
7 August 2018Genetic and epigenetic testing of samples from people with cellular changes to the stomach lining could help predict their risk of developing cancer
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
How the early embryo is like a soccer ball
7 August 2018Rings of filamentous protein zip together to seal the embryo, creating watertight junctions between adjacent cells
Drug Delivery
Green tea for drug delivery
7 August 2018A component of green tea can help deliver drugs to tumors in the body
Optics
Flat lenses bring tiny features into focus
7 August 2018Flat lenses that enable high-resolution imaging are created by forming nanoscale structures on a surface
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
An unexpected infiltrator
15 July 2018Virus-targeting white blood cells in tumors offer intriguing insights into responsiveness to immunotherapy
Statistical Learning
Statistical machine learning reveals deep brain activity
15 July 2018Scientists demonstrate the use of non-invasive brain recordings to ‘see through’ the cerebral cortex and characterize activity in deeper structures
Quantum
A silicon-nanoparticle photonic waveguide
15 July 2018A line of silicon nanoparticles can transport light efficiently at small scales
