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Infection Found To Increase Antibiotic-Induced Hearing Loss

An ongoing bacterial infection drives the uptake of antibiotics into the cells of the inner ear, increasing the likelihood of hearing-loss.

Long-Range Allergy Gene Found

A genetic variant present in 20 percent of the population has been linked to allergy-causing inflammation.

A Crystal-Clear View Of DNA Unwinding

Thirty years after the MCM2-7 complex was first linked to DNA replication, scientists have finally solved its structure.

The Physics Of Financial Crises

Taking the priority of debt repayments into account has helped researchers develop a model that can predict financial crises more accurately.

Black Phosphorus For Tunable Transistors

By tweaking the thickness of black phosphorus or its contact metal, researchers can modify its semiconducting properties without doping.

Building The Software Of Cities

The Fujitsu-SMU Urban Computing and Engineering Corp. Lab is using technology to build cities free of taxi queues, congestion and crowding.

Shining A Spotlight On Singapore’s Most Vulnerable

At a recent launch event organised by SMU’s Lien Centre for Social Innovation, three reports were released on how best to meet the needs of vulnerable communities in Singapore.

Giving Economic Data A Voice

SMU Professor Su Liangjun is developing new techniques in econometrics to provide a more realistic understanding of the economy.

Walking Firms Through IT Decisions

Is it better to be an early adopter or wait till the technology matures? Associate Professor Ma Dan helps companies make data-driven decisions.