Highlights
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BIT)
An effective way to explore data
17 May 2016The impressive computing power of a genetic algorithm can identify the signatures of small molecules within complex metabolomics datasets
Metabolic Engineering
A path away from reliance on oil
17 May 2016Adding genes to bacteria offers sustainable routes to make compounds currently obtained from petrochemicals
Security
Not so complex
17 May 2016The complexity and security of a widely-used cryptography scheme are proven much lower than previously thought
Energy
Simpler processing improves solar cells
17 May 2016Replacing a common drying method boosts the performance of perovskite photovoltaics
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Enhanced safety in numbers
5 May 2016The large scale harvesting of rare immune system cells could lead to effective treatments for immunity-related disorders
A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII)
Sifting for gene mutations
5 May 2016An algorithm is sped up to predict harmful effects from specific gene mutations
Additive Manufacturing
Building implants good to the bone
5 May 2016A powderized titanium alloy makes it easier to produce
biocompatible bone replacements using three-dimensional additive manufacturing
Extracellular Matrix
Making new connections
5 May 2016A three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells
Plug-and-play
Small devices make a big impact
5 May 2016Mass-produced microvalves are the key to scalable production of disposable, plug-and-play microfluidic devices
Cerebral Malaria
Breaching the blood–brain divide
5 May 2016The immune system of mice is implicated in helping malaria to move from the blood to the brain
Silicon-rich Nitride
Cool method for making waveguides
19 April 2016Silicon-based films that are useful for waveguides have been made at temperatures low enough to be compatible with standard manufacturing processes
Actuator
Nanometric positioning goes the distance
19 April 2016A frictionless drive system achieves stable nanometer positioning precision over an unprecedented distance
T-cells
Spotlight on skin-deep defense
19 April 2016Cells discovered in mouse embryos could shed light on newborn skin immunity
