Highlights
Feeding
Brain region controls hunger in mice
31 October 2018A previously unsuspected region in the brain has been
implicated in controlling feeding in mice
Disruption
The ripple effects of supply chain disruptions
31 October 2018The
resilience of supply chain networks to major disruptions can now be measured
using a multi-factor test
Nanoelectronics
Taking the edge off of nanoscale heat
31 October 2018Simulations of graphene-like nanoribbons show that
small tweaks to their edge structures can drastically alter heat conduction
Eukaryote
PARCEL wraps up mRNA discovery
3 October 2018A high-throughput screening technique detects special messenger RNA molecules that sense and respond to environmental signals
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Aging white blood cells may boost inflammation
3 October 2018A class of white blood cells becomes more inflammatory
as they get older
Sustainability
Transplant drug goes ‘green’
3 October 2018Sustainability-driven developments in a transplant
rejection drug’s formulation may lead to reduced costs and side effects for
patients
Fluorescence
Measuring microviscosity inside cells
3 October 2018A rotating fluorescent molecule that stays brighter in more viscous environments could shed light on the inner workings of the cellular environment
Antimicrobials
The killing touch for bacteria
3 October 2018Tiny zinc oxide-based spikes that mimic natural antibacterial coatings puncture and damage microbial cell walls via oxidation
Polymer
Toughening up polymers
3 October 2018Adding nanoparticles to a polymer matrix enhances the thermo-mechanical properties of the materials
Nanotribology
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
Machine Learning
Predicting diffusion data
11 September 2018A high-throughput computer model predicts diffusion data for the transport of light elements within solids
Transport
Reducing commuters’ wait time
11 September 2018A computer model built on bus location and passenger payment data could reduce waiting times at bus stops
Diet
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
