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Unlocking RNA functionality: A redox-responsive approach

Unlocking RNA functionality: A redox-responsive approach

June 06, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) chemists have developed a strategy using disulfide-containing small molecules to facilitate the reversible control and…

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Computational lens unmasks hidden 3D information from a single 2D micrograph

Computational lens unmasks hidden 3D information from a single 2D micrograph

May 29, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a computational imaging technique to extract three-dimensional (3D) information from a single…

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Phase-selective lateral heteroepitaxial growth

Phase-selective lateral heteroepitaxial growth

May 23, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have developed a novel phase-selective in-plane heteroepitaxial strategy for growing two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides…

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A magnetic “butterfly” with entangled spins for quantum technologies

A magnetic “butterfly” with entangled spins for quantum technologies

April 15, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have developed a new design concept for creating next-generation carbon-based quantum materials, in the…

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Fine-tuning plant responses to stress

Fine-tuning plant responses to stress

April 12, 2024

Plants, like all living organisms, face constant challenges from the environment. In order to thrive and survive, plants have developed…

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Empowering emerging researchers: The Young Investigator Research Grant (YIRG)

Empowering emerging researchers: The Young Investigator Research Grant (YIRG)

April 09, 2024

Dr HU Junxiong (left) and Professor Ariando (right) enjoying a cup of coffee at a NUS University Town café to…

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Multifunctional chiral alkylboron compounds by enantioselective nickel catalysis

Multifunctional chiral alkylboron compounds by enantioselective nickel catalysis

March 20, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) chemists have conceived a strategy using chiral nickel catalysts to facilitate the carboboration of alkenes,…

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Unveiling mitochondrial mysteries to conquering cancer therapy resistance

Unveiling mitochondrial mysteries to conquering cancer therapy resistance

March 19, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists have discovered that the evasion of apoptosis is a key driver of drug resistance…

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Earth-abundant iron catalysis enables access to valuable dialkylated compounds

Earth-abundant iron catalysis enables access to valuable dialkylated compounds

March 06, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) chemists have solved a longstanding challenge in the synthesis of congested C(sp3)-rich molecules by developing…

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AI-enabled atomic robotic probe to advance quantum material manufacturing

AI-enabled atomic robotic probe to advance quantum material manufacturing

March 01, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists have pioneered a new methodology of fabricating carbon-based quantum materials at the atomic scale…

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Photosynthesis with water and air

Photosynthesis with water and air

February 28, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have developed a microporous covalent organic framework with dense donor–acceptor lattices and engineered linkages…

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Fish scale waste: A sustainable solution for security and pollution control

Fish scale waste: A sustainable solution for security and pollution control

February 26, 2024

National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a method of converting fish scale waste into a versatile material with…

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