With its pioneering fluorescent technology, Acoerela is not just revolutionising exosome research, it’s lighting the path for future breakthroughs in diagnostics and the understanding of diseases. If cells could talk, exosomes would be their language. These humble messengers—tiny sacs released by cells into the bloodstream—carry encrypted messages in the form of proteins, DNA and RNA. …
NUS I-FIM researchers have amplified a bacteria’s capacity to harness electricity by introducing a novel helper molecule, COE-NDI, improving its ability to catalyse chemical transformations. Researchers from the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have given bacteria a synthetic boost, transforming them into more efficient factories for converting …
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Imagine a world where we can design and assemble materials from the ground up, atom by atom, much like how a house is built brick by brick. In such a world, researchers are free to customise the properties of materials to meet exact needs, from strength to durability to conductivity to optical properties. This is …
Researchers from NUS I-FIM harness light to probe the magnetisation of chromium trihalides, uncovering the previously unknown mechanism of exciton-magnetisation coupling. In the lexicon of particle physics, elemental particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons dominate our understanding of materials. But beyond this realm lies “exotic” quasiparticles that are less discussed. These include excitons, formed …
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Oxidation, in its many forms, can be a double-edged sword; a boon or a bane to humanity. Think of the comforting warmth derived from burning wood or the propulsion in electric vehicles that simplifies travel sustainably, which are both underpinned by the same process. Yet, this very phenomenon, when it affects metals—materials foundational to the …
NUS I-FIM researchers assemble the first review that sheds light on the material-assisted engineering of isolated organelles for biomedical applications. The world of cellular biology is vast and complex—each cellular component, no matter how minuscule, plays a specific and instrumental role, working together to make life possible. At the heart of this intricate ecosystem lie …
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The environment around us is in a constant state of flux, influenced by myriad interwoven systems that adapt and recalibrate in response to diverse stimuli. This ever-changing landscape mirrors the dynamic functions of sustainable technologies, which are at the forefront of today’s innovations as the globe strives for net-zero emissions. Just as fluctuating weather conditions …
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By tweaking the surface properties of graphene, NUS I-FIM researchers engineered a bio-anode optimised for hosting electricity-generating bacteria, offering a fresh perspective on sustainable energy amid rising global demands. In a significant stride towards a greener future, researchers from the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have unveiled …
A team at NUS Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, together with international collaborators, developed a machine learning approach for fast and data-efficient prediction of properties of defects in 2D materials . 2D materials offer exciting opportunities as building blocks for new electronic devices, such as bendable screens, efficient solar panels, and high-resolution cameras. Imperfections and …
