Highlights
Envelope
Molecular ‘movie’ reels viral envelope into shape
24 January 2017Computer simulations reveal every curve of the dengue capsule
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
Dropping like flies
24 January 2017Light-sensitive molecule silences neural circuits for brain research
Nanomaterials
Nanostructured coatings take a bite out of pollutants
24 January 2017Low-cost iron hydroxide coatings with unique fin-like shapes can clean heavily contaminated water with a simple dipping procedure
Evolution
Why seahorses are such modern males
24 January 2017Genetic study reveals how seahorses lost their teeth and pelvic fins, and acquired male pregnancy
Abdominal Adipose Tissue Compartments
Measuring disease risk
24 January 2017Understanding ethnic differences in abdominal fat distribution at birth could lead to better guidelines for maternal lifestyle and nutrition
Urban Planning
Smart city transport systems
24 January 2017A machine-learning program uses land-use and amenities data to predict public transport use in Singapore
Image Processing
Game on for more efficient analysis
10 January 2017Scientists use a gaming algorithm to enhance a DNA sequencing Android app
Microfluidics
A modular valve simplifies diagnostic chip fabrication
10 January 2017Rapid and cheap on-the-spot diagnoses for diseases such as tuberculosis and cancer are a step closer thanks to a new modular valve for microfluidic chips
Marine Fouling
Sticking to the story at the molecular level
10 January 2017Molecular insight into protein net charge may explain and help solve the harmful build-up of organisms in the marine environment
Lung Infections
Triple-threat mixture overcomes drug-resistant lung infections
10 January 2017Tailored combinations of antibiotics that kill microbes in different ways are a powerful weapon against drug resistance
Condensation
Testing the water
10 January 2017Theoretical model reveals how droplets grow around tiny particles on a surface
Immunity
Searching for the secret of youth
10 January 2017Not all types of T cells follow the same trajectory as we age. Understanding why could help improve immunity in the elderly
Malaria
Taking the witchcraft out of vaccine development
3 January 2017Studying the body’s immune response to malaria infection could help scientists find life-saving vaccines
