Highlights
Transition Metal Nitride
Stressed out coatings
6 October 2016Fine-grained microstructure could toughen protective coatings
Crystallization
First intracellular X-ray crystal structure of a human protein complex
6 October 2016Solving the 3D structure of a newly observed protein complex in mammalian cells paves the way for interesting applications
A*STAR Institute Of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME)
Diamonds make a device cooler
6 October 2016A layer of diamond can prevent high-power electronic devices from overheating
DOFLA
A probe for biofilms unveils bacteria
6 October 2016The first probe for bacterial biofilms opens the door for new ways
to combat antibacterial resistance
Phase-change Material
Disorderly conduct
6 October 2016An analysis of electron behavior explains why the phase-change material iron-tellurium best conducts electricity in its disordered amorphous phase
Non-shivering Thermogenesis
Cellular thermometer
6 October 2016Light-emitting dyes can measure heat generation within living cells with subcellular accuracy
Actuator
Applying heat to stay on track
20 September 2016A clever electro-thermal actuator and lever system keeps hard drive recording heads on track
Photoacoustic Imaging
Boosting the contrast
20 September 2016The contrast of photoacoustic images may benefit
from a promising compound with low toxicity and high stability
Singapore Bioimaging Consortium (SBIC)
Smart material can hunt and snap cancers
20 September 2016The pursuit of microscopic drugs that can be tracked as they fight cancer is a step closer
Embryonic Stem Cells
Fine-tuning protein synthesis
20 September 2016The rate of protein production in differentiating stem cells is controlled by more complex factors than previously thought
Monocytes
One-step immune activation
20 September 2016How white blood cells jump into action in response to foreign microbes
Drug Delivery
Sharpshooting nanoparticles hit the target
20 September 2016Multi stimuli-responsive nanocapsules selectively deliver drugs to exactly where they are needed
Antimicrobial Materials
Killing bacteria in seconds
8 September 2016A synthetic material that kills common bacteria in seconds could have far-reaching applications in healthcare and domestic settings
