National University of Singapore
The hidden role of gamma-actin in protecting our cells and hearing
The fine control of cell mechanics.
Virus parasites make superbugs even more deadly
Piggybacking lateral transduction enables dual pathogenicity island transfer.
A natural molecule in toothpaste and mouthwash may prevent plaque and cavities
The molecule is also found to have anti-carcinogenic properties.
Wooden robotic gripper can lift objects, withstand high temperatures
The wooden gripper is driven by changes in moisture, temperature, and lighting in the environment.
Scientists discovered a novel form of ferroelectricity in an elementary substance
A novel form of ferroelectricity in a single-element bismuth monolayer.
Smart insole that can detect a person’s balance
It is the first of its kind which can track workplace STFs in real time.
![Red junglefowl are the wild ancestors of the chicken, and the two are known to readily admix. In their study, Wu et al. found evidence of a loss in wild genotype in the red junglefowl across the Anthropocene by comparing contemporary genomes with historic ones from approximately a century ago. In their native range in Southeast Asia, free-roaming red junglefowl exhibit domestic traits indicative of domestic introgression into the wild population (shown here). [Photo Courtesy of Yong Chee Keita Sin]](https://www.techexplorist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/wild-red-junglefowl-696x464.jpg "wild-red-junglefowl")
The red junglefowl – the wild ancestor of the chicken – is losing its genetic diversity
DNA from domesticated chickens is tainting genomes of wild red junglefowl
Study identifies how COVID-19 affect people’s ability to smell
Good news for patients who want to recover their sense of smell.
Colorful genomic story of Lychee fruit
Lychee is an important tropical fruit tree species worldwide and a valuable fruit for which the edible portion is an aril. Lychee is cultivated...
Generating light through use of pre-existing defects in semiconductor materials
The new method provides an alternative approach to develop InGaN red light emitters, which traditionally suffer from poor efficiency
How climatic changes influence the evolution of oceanic insects
Researchers from NUS and Scripps Oceanography uncovered how climatic changes influence the evolution of oceanic insects
Researchers bring attack-proof quantum communication two steps forward
Future-proof quantum communication protocol
World’s first blood test for real-time monitoring of cancer treatment success
The ExoSCOPE test accurately classifies disease status and determines treatment outcome within 24 hours after the start of treatment.
A new type of intelligent material
Known as “two-dimensional electrolytes”, these smart materials could potentially be used in many things from drug delivery to energy storage.
Researchers concoct probiotic coffee and tea drinks
New fermented coffee and tea contain live probiotics which could improve gut health; these non-dairy and plant-based beverages are suitable for a broader spectrum...
A portable tent-like shield for safe dental care during the pandemic
A foldable tent for safe dental care during the pandemic.
AI platform developed by NUS researchers finds best combination of available therapies against COVID-19
Combination was uncovered from examining 12 potential drug candidates with over 530,0000 possible drug combinations within two weeks
NUS-led team uncovers molecule that promotes muscle health when magnetised
When the protein TRPC1 is exposed to weak magnetic fields, it stimulates muscle cells to respond as if the body has exercised
Darwin’s handwritten pages from On the Origin of Species go online for the first time
Never-before-seen reading notes are to be added to Darwin Online.
Researchers target ‘undercover’ gene that helps cancer cells proliferate
New concept for cancer treatment
Researchers invent flexible and highly reliable sensor for wearable health devices and robotic perception
This novel e-skin, called TRACE, performs five times better than conventional soft materials.
Researchers develop smart suit wirelessly powered by smartphone
Multiple sensors can be embedded into the suit for monitoring temperature, heart rate, posture and movement at the same time.
Researchers develop smart gaming glove that puts control in your hands
It can translate hand gestures into in-game commands.
New potential therapies for osteoporosis
New avenue to maintain bone health while reducing bone resorption.
Scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients
Singapore scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients, and in uninfected individuals.
Intelligent sensing abilities for robots to carry out complex tasks
A novel robotic system integrated with event-driven artificial skin and vision sensors.
Researchers develop novel COVID-19 swabs to address global and local shortage
More than 40 million of the new NUS-designed, clinically-tested nasopharyngeal swabs are being produced in Singapore.
Quantum entanglement detected onboard a CubeSat nanosatellite
In a critical step toward creating a global quantum communications network, researchers have generated and detected quantum entanglement onboard a CubeSat nanosatellite weighing less...