Highlights
Immunology
Rethinking an inflammatory receptor’s obesity connection
11 September 2018The long-held theory that Toll-like receptor 4 could be the link between obesity and inflammation is now being challenged
Water Electrolysis
Stepping up water splitting
11 September 2018Cheap and accessible cobalt-based catalysts could fast-track the industrial-scale production of hydrogen from water
Nanoantenna
Shrinking semiconductor lasers to the nanoscale
11 September 2018An ultracompact laser has been made using nanoscale semiconductor columns
Nanofluidics
Another step closer to tunable liquids
11 September 2018By
investigating the influence of electric fields on liquids, scientists could develop
a new technique for controlling their friction and adhesive properties
Microfluidics
DNA test reveals genetic risk factors for eczema
29 August 2018Assay combines microfluidics and next-generation sequencing to reveal more mutations than existing targeted gene tests
Development
How to make a neutrophil
29 August 2018Insights into the development of neutrophils could lead to therapeutic options for inflammatory diseases and cancers
Intestine
Finding the cells and the signals
29 August 2018Clarifying the role of a protein released by immune ‘dendritic’ cells could yield better treatments
2D Materials
Tuning into the potential of phosphorene
29 August 2018Better understanding of the wetting characteristics of phosphorene could pave the way for new applications in biological engineering
Micelles
Leading the charge against tumors
29 August 2018By using nanosized charged polymer balls to attack tumors directly rather than carry drugs, researchers have found a way to overcome drug resistance
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
Image analysis tool helps pick out human actions
29 August 2018Using deep-learning techniques to locate potential human activities in videos
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
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
Lithium-ion Batteries
Batteries poised for organic revolution
15 August 2018Cathode material made from organic molecules enhances the green credentials of rechargeable batteries
Partition Coefficient
Formula for flavor
15 August 2018Model
predicts polymer food packaging's propensity for absorbing aroma molecules from their
contents
