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Light-Sensitive Shape-Shifting Material Created
Researchers have created self-assembling molecules which can be broken down by ultraviolet light to recombine into novel and exotic shapes.
The Economics Of Ageing Well
SMU's Centre for Research on the Economics of Ageing aims to find out what can be done to help older Singaporeans live better.
How A Protein Protects An Embryo From It’s Mother
The structure of a protein that hides embryos from the immune system of their mothers could help scientists design new immune-suppressing drugs.
How Healthy Cells Nip Cancer In The Bud
Healthy neighbors surrounding a pre-cancerous cell cause changes in its metabolism, ultimately forcing it out of the epithelial tissue.
Scientists Trace The Development Of New Immune Cell Type
In a comprehensive analysis of the complete dendritic cell lineage, researchers have identified a new type of immune cell that can be targeted for developing vaccines and immunotherapy.
The Molecular Mechanisms Of Thyroid Disease
Blocking VEGF-A or its receptor could help prevent the remodelling of the thyroid gland associated with thyroid disease, scientists say.
In Drug-Target Interactions, Size Matters
Scientists have developed a method that can discriminate how different drugs form complexes with their targets.
Training Turtles With Parasitic Robots
Researchers can control the movements of a turtle through a parasitic robot mounted on its carapace.
What Happens When Birds Of A Feather Poop Together?
A new study shows that even a small amount of bird poop is enough to produce noticeable changes in the nutrient conditions of the water.
