Highlights
Nanotechnology
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
Neutrophil Elastase
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
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
Seeing the big picture
31 October 2017A system that identifies malicious patterns in
network traffic could help create a more secure internet
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Unraveling the complexity
31 October 2017Powerful
new technologies shed light on the origin and maturation process of key immune
system cells
Efficiency
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 Genome Institute Of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
New hope for eczema sufferers
18 October 2017Scientists
have scratched the surface of the genetics behind an irritating skin condition
Cell Membrane
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
Gene Promoters
Genetic dysregulation helps stomach tumors hide
18 October 2017Alterations in gene
regulation make gastric cancer cells less visible to the immune system
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
Sarcomeres
Fishing for a disease gene
18 October 2017Mutant zebrafish help explain the cause of a
rare muscle-degenerating disorder
Chromosomes
Chromosomes find the perfect match
4 October 2017A
protein duo ensures that the chromosomes in reproductive cells find their
significant other
Obesity
Heavy legacy of Mum’s sweet tooth
4 October 2017The babies of women who consume carbohydrate-rich foods
during pregnancy have an altered growth-trajectory
