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
Aggregation
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
Microtubules
Cell structure linked to smooth, small brains
31 October 2017Researchers uncover how a microtubule-related gene affects neural development
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
Solar Cells
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
Immunity
New hope for eczema sufferers
18 October 2017Scientists
have scratched the surface of the genetics behind an irritating skin condition
Antimicrobial Materials
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
A*STAR Genome Institute Of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
Genetic dysregulation helps stomach tumors hide
18 October 2017Alterations in gene
regulation make gastric cancer cells less visible to the immune system
Phosphorene
Building a barrier against oxidation
4 October 2017Chemically
stabilizing atomically flat materials improves their potential for commercial application
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
Hash Tables
Fast flow to safety
4 October 2017A new data structure
developed at A*STAR allows rapid tracking and policing of data flowing in and
out of a network
Reproduction
Chromosomes find the perfect match
4 October 2017A
protein duo ensures that the chromosomes in reproductive cells find their
significant other
