Highlights
Childhood
Like father like child for weight gain
15 November 2017A father's weight is just as relevant as the mother's
in determining a child's risk of obesity
Immunology
Unraveling the complexity
31 October 2017Powerful
new technologies shed light on the origin and maturation process of key immune
system cells
Magnetic Properties
Unlocking the potential of magnetic skyrmions
31 October 2017An innovative technique for making tunable magnetic skyrmions
could lead to next-generation memory and computing technologies
A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII)
New strategy for fighting invaders
31 October 2017A
surprise finding shows that, in skin wounds, fragments of a blood clotting
enzyme collect and consume bacteria and their toxins
Brain Development
Cell structure linked to smooth, small brains
31 October 2017Researchers uncover how a microtubule-related gene affects neural development
Networks
Seeing the big picture
31 October 2017A system that identifies malicious patterns in
network traffic could help create a more secure internet
Genetics
Mutation discovered for joint disorder
18 October 2017A
rare genetic mutation associated with a developmental disorder could be a treatment
target for related conditions in adults
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
Fishing for a disease gene
18 October 2017Mutant zebrafish help explain the cause of a
rare muscle-degenerating disorder
Quaternary Sputtering
A sputtering step closer to cheaper solar cells
18 October 2017A simple, low cost technique that uses common
materials could lead to significantly cheaper solar cells
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
New hope for eczema sufferers
18 October 2017Scientists
have scratched the surface of the genetics behind an irritating skin condition
Surgical Scrubs
Polymers are tough on microbes, soft on skin
18 October 2017Polymers that kill germs rapidly and effectively will help in the fight against
multidrug-resistant microbes
Stomach Cancer
Genetic dysregulation helps stomach tumors hide
18 October 2017Alterations in gene
regulation make gastric cancer cells less visible to the immune system
Astrocyte
Fine-tuning excitation for survival
4 October 2017A small
molecule plays a big role in protecting the
nervous system’s support cells from excessive stimulation
