Highlights
Brain Cancer
Making new connections
5 May 2016A three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells
T-cells
Spotlight on skin-deep defense
19 April 2016Cells discovered in mouse embryos could shed light on newborn skin immunity
Psoriasis
Genomic analysis reveals disease susceptibility
19 April 2016Variations in the genome of immune cells underlie differences in our individual predisposition to several diseases
Clustering
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
Chemical Vapor Deposition
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
Linear
Nanometric positioning goes the distance
19 April 2016A frictionless drive system achieves stable nanometer positioning precision over an unprecedented distance
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
Modeling
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
Touchscreens
Transparent metal touchscreens
5 April 2016Roll-to-roll printing a conductive metal ink offers an inexpensive, high performance alternative to today’s touchscreen technology
A*STAR Genome Institute Of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
Fungus colonies settle on human skin
5 April 2016Comprehensive genomic analysis of Malassezia yeasts underpins novel antifungal skin treatments
A*STAR Genome Institute Of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
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
