Highlights
Fluorescence
Red for go, green for done
1 June 2016A molecular probe has been developed that emits light at critical stages while destroying tumor cells
Data Storage Institute (DSI)
Off the beaten track
1 June 2016An unusual silicon-rich alloy offers enhanced
channeling of light for optical computer chips
Meta Analysis
The significance of forgetful fruit flies
17 May 2016Updating the statistical methods biologists use to interpret data resolves a longstanding debate in neuroscience
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
Polynomial Equations
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
Respiratory Disease
Clean sweep for lung cells
17 May 2016A trigger for the formation of bristled cells clears the air on a genetic mystery
A*STAR Singapore Institute Of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
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
GMP
Enhanced safety in numbers
5 May 2016The large scale harvesting of rare immune system cells could lead to effective treatments for immunity-related disorders
Genetic Mutations
Sifting for gene mutations
5 May 2016An algorithm is sped up to predict harmful effects from specific gene mutations
Titanium
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
