The NUS team developed novel strain sensors using MXenes that are 10 times more sensitive and can transmit data wirelessly. These sensors have potential applications in precision manufacturing, robotic arms, and soft robotics.
Researchers from NUS utilised a ground-breaking AI platform to derive an optimal combination of available therapies against SARS-CoV-2, resulting in a treatment that was 6.5 times more effective than remdesivir alone. The top-ranked combination included the drugs remdesivir, lopinavir, and ritonavir at specific doses.
Researchers at NUS have developed a new way to treat sewage using a novel strain of bacteria called Thauera sp. strain SND5. This new method significantly reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emission compared to traditional methods.
The NUS team has devised a method to convert natural gas into a non-explosive solid that can be easily stored and transported. Using a novel additive mixture, the conversion can be completed in just 15 minutes, which is faster than existing standards.
The National University of Singapore team developed a new sensor material called TRACE with significantly less hysteresis, enabling more accurate wearable health technology and robotic sensing. The breakthrough improves the reliability of data readouts, allowing for wider applications in healthcare and robotics.
The NUS team has developed a method to convert crustacean shells and wood waste into L-DOPA, a widely used drug for Parkinson's disease, and Proline, essential for collagen and cartilage formation. The process combines chemical and biological approaches, potentially reducing reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels.
A NUS study found that poor outdoor air quality in China drives consumers to use food delivery services, resulting in increased plastic waste from packaging. The study revealed a strong causal link between air pollution and plastic waste, with a 100 μg/m³ increase in PM2.5 levels raising food delivery consumption by 7.2%.
A team of NUS researchers has developed a solution to address the long-standing challenge of uniform switching mechanism in memristors, a key component of organic and molecular electronics. The breakthrough demonstrates homogeneous molecular switching with less than 7 nanometre spatial resolution.
Researchers have developed a novel STAR assay to measure absolute telomere length, enabling rapid diagnosis of cancer and age-related diseases. The method can process up to 48 samples from low DNA amounts, providing critical information for precision therapy.
A recent study led by NUS researchers found that financial, land-use, and operational constraints can limit the climate mitigation potential of reforestation in Southeast Asia. The study estimated that 121 million hectares of land are suitable for reforestation, but only a fraction may be achievable due to these constraints.
A NUS study found that households respond to air pollution by increasing electricity consumption, leading to higher carbon emissions. Cleaner urban air can reduce energy demand and mitigate carbon emissions. The study highlights the need for policymakers to consider the impact of air quality on energy demand in developing countries.
Researchers from NUS identified covalently closed circular RNAs (circRNAs) from the ASXL1 gene involved in leukemia development and found that circASXL1-1 regulates BAP1 deubiquitinase activity. The study provides insights into a new mechanism for H2AK119ub levels regulation, which could lead to targeted therapeutic approaches.
The NUS team created a sensory integrated artificial brain system that mimics biological neural networks, combining artificial skin and vision sensors to enable accurate conclusions about objects in real-time. The system achieved over 92% accuracy in classifying Braille letters and outperformed traditional systems in grasping tasks.
Researchers have discovered a novel protein, death-associated protein 3 (DAP3), that drives the growth of cancers by altering genetic code. DAP3 inhibits RNA editing, which normally corrects genetic errors, acting as an oncogene and promoting cancer development.
Two new tanaid species were discovered by NUS researchers in the eastern Pacific Ocean, providing insights into biodiversity in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. The discovery is significant for environmental management, as it sheds light on the ecosystems and potential resource areas of this understudied region.
Researchers from NUS and Stanford found that people with a strategic mindset ask themselves 'How else can I do this?' when faced with challenges, leading to effective strategies and improved performance in educational, professional, health and fitness goals. A strategic mindset can be taught through training and practice.
Researchers from National University of Singapore developed a new stretchable material called HELIOS that can store more electronic charges at lower voltages, enabling higher brightness and longer operating lifetime. The material has self-healing properties, allowing it to repair itself under ambient environmental conditions.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a method to rejuvenate fibroblasts by geometrically confining them on micropatterns. The resulting cells recover their ability to contract and exhibit reduced DNA damage and enhanced cytoskeletal gene expression.
Researchers from NUS created a library of atomically thin 2D materials by intercalating metal atoms between transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers. The new materials have ferromagnetic properties and can be used to explore a wide range of physical properties.
The NUS team created a low-cost, easy-to-fabricate shadow-effect energy generator (SEG) that converts illumination contrast from partial shadows into electricity. The SEG is twice as efficient as commercial silicon solar cells under indoor conditions and can power devices like digital watches.
The NUS team created a soft and thin sensor that monitors bladder volume continuously, while an actuator equipped with a shape memory alloy spring clears the bladder. The device can effectively empty between 70 to 100 per cent of the bladder, comparable to current intermittent catheterisation treatment.
A NUS-led team has developed an artificial intelligence platform called IDentif.AI to rapidly identify optimal drug combination therapies for infectious diseases. The platform uses machine learning to examine billions of possible combinations and doses, resulting in unprecedented speed and accuracy in discovering new treatments.
A genetic variant in the MET gene has been identified as a driver of more aggressive growth in head and neck and lung cancers in Asians. The study suggests that targeting the variant may lead to improved disease outcomes through precision medicine.
Researchers from NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative create a highly energy-efficient molecular system that achieves optimal digital in-memory computing. The invention enables charge disproportionation or electronic symmetry breaking, overcoming decades-long material systems bottleneck.
A NUS study analyzed over 31,500 photographs from 185 countries to find a positive correlation between nature experiences and life satisfaction globally. The research team discovered that images of fun activities and vacations are more likely to contain elements of nature.
A study by NUS found that between 1996 and 2016, over 60% of Myanmar's mangroves were converted to agricultural use, posing a threat to the country's coastal ecosystem. The research highlights the urgent need for conservation measures to protect this critical habitat.
A recent study suggests that mangrove forests are making progress in conservation efforts, with a significant reduction in global loss rates. The team attributes this success to improved monitoring, data access, and management practices. However, the study also highlights challenges in scaling up successful rehabilitation projects and ...
Researchers from National University of Singapore found that butterflies, including the bush brown butterfly Bicyclus anynana, can learn to prefer new odours and pass these preferences to their offspring. This challenge traditional views of inheritance of acquired traits in organisms.
A joint research team from NUS and LIPI uncovered five new bird species and five subspecies in three small island groups off Sulawesi, Indonesia. The discovery highlights the incomplete understanding of species diversity in complex areas like Wallacea.
Researchers from NUS have synthesised the world's first one-atom-thick amorphous material, known as monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC), which shows exceptional properties such as plastic deformation and ability to withstand holes. This breakthrough could lead to new industrial applications in various fields.
Researchers found that physical forces, including friction and stress, play a crucial role in shaping the chevron patterns in fish muscle. The team identified specific mechanisms, such as cell elongation and orientated cell rearrangements, that contribute to the formation of these patterns.
A recent study found that the effective population size and genetic diversity of the Sunda fruit bat have shrunk significantly due to urbanization and human-mediated changes. The research team analyzed DNA samples from 1931 and 2011, revealing a nearly 30-fold reduction in genetic diversity.
Researchers from NUS have developed a new way of switching magnetization at room temperature using 'spin waves', which could lead to more energy-efficient chips. This approach avoids moving charges, resulting in less Joule heat and power dissipation.
Researchers at NUS used machine learning tools to discover that stable information can be found within the changing neural population code in the frontal lobe. This finding has broader implications for understanding cognitive flexibility and multiple brain regions interacting with each other.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have found that cells can attach to the fibrous protein meshwork surrounding them only if the fibres are spaced close enough. This finding has implications for understanding abnormal motility patterns in cancer cells and could lead to the development of new therapeutic targets.
The NUS researchers developed a novel metal-based material using platinum and burnt paper, which is half as light as paper and can withstand temperatures up to 800°C. This material enables the creation of flexible and lightweight prosthetic limbs with real-time strain sensing capabilities.
The NUS team developed a portable, easy-to-use, and low-cost device that can detect toxin-producing algae in water within 15 minutes. The system uses a smartphone and generates real-time results, enabling quick and convenient water quality monitoring.
Researchers from NUS discovered the molecular mechanism underlying natural killer T cell lymphoma, identifying MELK as a stabilizer of EZH2 enzyme. Targeting MELK may provide an alternative approach to treating NKTL by increasing sensitivity to Bortezomib treatment.
Researchers developed nanoparticles that emit different colors of light to trigger specific biological processes. They successfully controlled the beating rate in modified heart-muscle cells using red and green light, demonstrating a new level of control over biological processes.
A NUS team developed a novel mixed virtual reality game called 'The Lost Foxfire' that combines four sensory streams to achieve remarkable realism. The game requires players to use their senses of vision, hearing, smell, and touch to succeed.
A new study from National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers has demonstrated a potential method for treating advanced liver cancers like hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Targeting the JAK/STAT signalling pathway, they found that a class of small molecule drugs can effectively reduce cancer progression in preclinical models, with...
A novel transfection method called nano-electro-injection delivers DNA into immune cells two to three times more efficiently than conventional methods. This technique improves the process of generating high-quality genetically modified immune cells for cancer immunotherapy, reducing cell stress and improving cell health.
Researchers at National University of Singapore (NUS) developed high-performance thermoelectric materials that can directly convert heat to electrical energy. The team discovered the interplay of triple electronic bands in selenium-doped tin sulphide crystals, leading to improved thermal transport and environmental friendliness.
The NUS-developed STAMP technology enables accurate detection and classification of cancer cells, as well as determination of disease aggressiveness from minimal clinical samples. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment decisions.
Researchers found that bonobos and humans share a similar contrast between their sclerae and irises, allowing others to detect the direction of their gaze. This discovery suggests that apes may also engage in gaze-following behaviors, previously thought to be uniquely human.
Artificial intelligence methods used to predict enhancer-promoter interactions may result in inflated performance measurements. The study highlights the need for careful experimental design when applying machine learning to genomic research.
Researchers at NUS have discovered a new quasiparticle, the polaronic trion, in molybdenum disulphide that can be tuned by both temperature and electric fields. This enables significant tunability in optoelectronic properties.
The Asynchronous Coded Electronic Skin (ACES) system can detect touches 1,000 times faster than the human sensory nervous system. It achieves ultra-high responsiveness and robustness to damage, making it suitable for robots and prosthetic devices.
Researchers from NUS have invented a new way for wearable devices to interconnect using conductive textiles, allowing for more efficient data transmission and improved privacy. The 'wireless body sensor network' enables devices to transmit signals with 1,000 times stronger signal strength than conventional technologies.
Researchers from NUS have developed a novel approach to confine heat within a small region of a metal ring, demonstrating the application of anti-parity-time symmetry to thermal diffusion. This breakthrough has significant implications for optimizing cooling systems and efficient heat removal in modern technologies.