Highlights
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
Chromosomes
Chromosomes find the perfect match
4 October 2017A
protein duo ensures that the chromosomes in reproductive cells find their
significant other
Growth
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
Computational Modeling
A bit of perfection
4 October 2017The
optimum drill geometry for creating deep, narrow holes is determined using a
computational model
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
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
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
Antibodies
A dengue treatment that is one ‘four’ all
19 September 2017An antibody that targets all four strains of the virus
renews hope for effectively treating and preventing dengue
A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII)
How to make HIV drugs work for longer
19 September 2017Computational
modeling of drug resistance could help guide treatment decisions for people
infected with HIV
Transparent
Invisibility is within sight
19 September 2017The theoretical discovery of transparent particles that break the
previously accepted limit of visibility opens a new door in the search for perfect
transparency
Immunology
The role of crystals in the ‘disease of kings’
19 September 2017Gout is associated with unhealthy living, but its underlying
mechanism has been a mystery
Genome-wide Association Study
Eyes open to a protective mutation
19 September 2017A
genetic mutation that protects against glaucoma has been uncovered during an
international study into exfoliation syndrome
Meiosis
A protein to make sperm
19 September 2017A
protein essential for spermatogenesis may help combat male infertility and lead
to new methods of contraception
