Highlights
Immunology
Spotlight on skin-deep defense
19 April 2016Cells discovered in mouse embryos could shed light on newborn skin immunity
Autoimmune Disease
Genomic analysis reveals disease susceptibility
19 April 2016Variations in the genome of immune cells underlie differences in our individual predisposition to several diseases
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
Thinking outside the sample
19 April 2016Helping computers learn to tackle big-data problems outside their comfort zones
Engineering
Smarter sensing for the Internet of Things
19 April 2016A sensor node processor for networked sensor applications achieves ultra-low power consumption by using ultra-low voltage operation, hardware acceleration and cognitive sensing techniques
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
Institute Of Medical Biology (IMB)
Fungus colonies settle on human skin
5 April 2016Comprehensive genomic analysis of Malassezia yeasts underpins novel antifungal skin treatments
ELABELA
ELABELA helps unlock the secrets of early survival and development
5 April 2016A newly discovered hormone has a vital role in survival and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
Skin Infection
Tiny molecule punches above its weight
5 April 2016A small molecule outclasses larger ones in combating drug-resistant bacteria that cause skin infections
Sensors
Lighting the way to new sensors
5 April 2016Novel photonic structures can act as tiny and highly accurate sensors of temperature and humidity
Graphene
Small and powerful X-ray sources from graphene, plasmons and electrons
5 April 2016Plasmons in graphene could make a tabletop ― or even handheld ― source of X-rays a reality
A*STAR Singapore Institute Of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
Taking the heat out of energy conversion
5 April 2016A more accurate method of modeling heat generation and transfer in electromagnetic machines could lead to more efficient electric motors
A*STAR Singapore Institute Of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
Transparent metal touchscreens
5 April 2016Roll-to-roll printing a conductive metal ink offers an inexpensive, high performance alternative to today’s touchscreen technology
Cancer
Sidling up to natural killers
22 March 2016A technique to generate antibodies that can help strengthen natural immune responses to cancer and leukemia has been developed
