Highlights
Two-dimensional Materials
Less is more to produce top-notch 2D materials
15 November 2017A
simple technique for mass producing ultrathin, high-quality molybdenum trioxide nanosheets could lead to next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices
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
A*STAR Institute Of Materials Research And Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Unleashing sulfur’s potential
15 November 2017Sealed
sulfur particles show promise for renewable energy storage technology
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
Data Storage Institute (DSI)
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
Peptides
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
Cell Division
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
Sulfurization
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 Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
New hope for eczema sufferers
18 October 2017Scientists
have scratched the surface of the genetics behind an irritating skin condition
Disinfectants
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
Immunoediting
Genetic dysregulation helps stomach tumors hide
18 October 2017Alterations in gene
regulation make gastric cancer cells less visible to the immune system
Arthrogryposis
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