Latest news from National University of Singapore (NUS) on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/nus-researchers-combine-3d-bioprinting-with-ai-to-personalise-oral-soft-tissue-grafts/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-researchers-combine-3d-bioprinting-with-ai-to-personalise-oral-soft-tissue-grafts/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:25:13 EST A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to fabricate personalised gingival (gum) tissue grafts using an innovative combination of 3D bioprinting and artificial intelligence (AI). National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/redefining-the-transistor-the-ideal-building-block-for-artificial-intelligence/?sc=rsin /articles/redefining-the-transistor-the-ideal-building-block-for-artificial-intelligence/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:45:30 EST The team led by Associate Professor Mario Lanza from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore, has just revolutionised the field of neuromorphic computing by inventing a new super-efficient computing cell that can mimic the behaviour of both electronic neurons and synapses. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-physicists-discover-a-copper-free-high-temperature-superconducting-oxide/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-physicists-discover-a-copper-free-high-temperature-superconducting-oxide/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:35:51 EST Professor Ariando and Dr Stephen Lin Er Chow from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Physics have designed and synthesised a groundbreaking new material--a copper-free superconducting oxide--capable of superconducting at approximately 40 Kelvin (K), or about minus 233 degrees Celsius (deg C), under ambient pressure. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-researchers-develop-microneedle-technology-to-accelerate-diabetic-wound-healing/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-researchers-develop-microneedle-technology-to-accelerate-diabetic-wound-healing/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:50:51 EST Diabetic wounds often lead to severe complications that can result in amputations. These chronic and non-healing wounds are marked by persistent inflammation, affecting more than six per cent of the global population. In Singapore, there are about four lower limb amputations daily due to non-healing diabetic wounds. A study focusing on diabetic wounds in Singapore estimated that the gross amputation-related healthcare cost per patient was S$23,000 in 2017. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/new-s130-million-national-research-initiative-to-enhance-singapore-s-strategic-research-capabilities-in-rna-biology-and-its-applications/?sc=rsin /articles/new-s130-million-national-research-initiative-to-enhance-singapore-s-strategic-research-capabilities-in-rna-biology-and-its-applications/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:40:17 EST A new national programme that aims to position Singapore at the forefront of advancements in RNA science and applications was officially launched today. This new initiative - named National Initiative for RNA Biology and Its Applications (NIRBA) - is supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) with total funding of S$130 million (US$97 million) over seven years. NIRBA will engage scientists and clinicians from leading institutions like the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and Duke-NUS Medical School. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-spinoff-technology-autocoderover-acquired-by-sonar-accelerating-ai-driven-software-development/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-spinoff-technology-autocoderover-acquired-by-sonar-accelerating-ai-driven-software-development/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:10:52 EST AutoCodeRover, an autonomous AI agent platform for software development which is a spin-off technology of the National University of Singapore (NUS), has been acquired by Sonar, a global leader in code quality and code security solutions. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/on-darwin-day-the-largest-collection-of-caricatures-of-charles-darwin-and-evolution-in-history-unveiled/?sc=rsin /articles/on-darwin-day-the-largest-collection-of-caricatures-of-charles-darwin-and-evolution-in-history-unveiled/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST On Darwin Day, 12 February 2025, the Darwin Online project at the National University of Singapore (NUS) launches the largest collection of caricatures of Charles Darwin and evolution in history. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/peatlands-and-mangroves-key-to-reducing-carbon-emissions-in-southeast-asia-finds-international-study/?sc=rsin /articles/peatlands-and-mangroves-key-to-reducing-carbon-emissions-in-southeast-asia-finds-international-study/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:25:02 EST Conserving and restoring Southeast Asia's carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves could mitigate more than 50 per cent of the region's land-use carbon emissions, according to a new international study published in Nature Communications. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-scientists-develop-realistic-micro-gut-model-to-study-the-relationship-between-gut-microbes-and-human-diseases/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-scientists-develop-realistic-micro-gut-model-to-study-the-relationship-between-gut-microbes-and-human-diseases/?sc=rsin Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:20:55 EST In a breakthrough for the advanced study of gut health, NUS scientists have developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines condensed into a small chip about half the size of a five-cent coin. This new cell culturing platform, known as the Gut-Microbiome on a chip (GMoC), provides a realistic in vitro microgut model that allows researchers to examine the interactions of gut microbes and their collective impact on gut health. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/preserving-asian-horseshoe-crab-populations-through-targeted-conservation-strategies/?sc=rsin /articles/preserving-asian-horseshoe-crab-populations-through-targeted-conservation-strategies/?sc=rsin Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:35:04 EST NUS biologists conduct the first comprehensive population study of all three Asian horseshoe crab species, mapping their population distribution, evolutionary histories and vulnerabilities to climate change to propose customised conservation strategies. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-researchers-pioneer-dna-tagged-gold-nanoparticles-for-targeted-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-researchers-pioneer-dna-tagged-gold-nanoparticles-for-targeted-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:40:00 EST A team of researchers from NUS has developed a novel method to enhance the precision of cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles tagged with DNA barcodes.Led by Assistant Professor Andy Tay from the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Design and Engineering and Institute of Health Innovation & Technology at NUS, the study demonstrates how gold nanoparticles of specific shapes, such as triangles, excel in delivering therapeutic nucleic acids and heating tumour cells during photothermal therapy. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/unlocking-the-power-of-high-dimensional-simulations-with-stde/?sc=rsin /articles/unlocking-the-power-of-high-dimensional-simulations-with-stde/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:40:12 EST Prof Kawaguchi's paper titled "Stochastic Taylor Derivative Estimator: Efficient Amortization for Arbitrary Differential Operators" (STDE) addresses a critical challenge in AI and computational mathematics -- efficient computation of derivatives for complex systems. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-researchers-boost-chemotherapy-uptake-in-breast-cancer-treatment-with-localised-magnetic-fields/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-researchers-boost-chemotherapy-uptake-in-breast-cancer-treatment-with-localised-magnetic-fields/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:50:25 EST Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a non-invasive method to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy while reducing its harmful side effects. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/singapore-ranks-10th-globally-in-readiness-for-a-rapidly-ageing-society-study-by-nus-and-columbia-university/?sc=rsin /articles/singapore-ranks-10th-globally-in-readiness-for-a-rapidly-ageing-society-study-by-nus-and-columbia-university/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:45:10 EST Singapore has been ranked among the world's top 10 nations - and first in Asia - for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an ageing population, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Columbia University. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/grabbing-water-from-the-air-nus-researchers-develop-advanced-aerogels-for-autonomous-atmospheric-water-harvesting/?sc=rsin /articles/grabbing-water-from-the-air-nus-researchers-develop-advanced-aerogels-for-autonomous-atmospheric-water-harvesting/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:50:41 EST Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed a novel aerogel designed to enhance the efficiency of atmospheric water harvesting. This development offers a practical solution to the pressing issue of freshwater scarcity, particularly in arid regions. The advanced aerogel is capable of absorbing moisture from the air up to about 5.5 times its weight, maintaining its performance across a wide range of humidity levels, and effective even in conditions as low as 20 per cent relative humidity, making it suitable for diverse environments. Demonstrating the aerogel's applicability, the research team has integrated it into a solar-driven, autonomous atmospheric water generator that efficiently collects and releases freshwater without requiring external energy sources. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-researchers-innovate-scalable-robotic-fibres-with-light-emitting-self-healing-and-magnetic-properties/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-researchers-innovate-scalable-robotic-fibres-with-light-emitting-self-healing-and-magnetic-properties/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:40:47 EST A team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the College of Design and Engineering at NUS has developed flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. The Scalable Hydrogel-clad Ionotronic Nickel-core Electroluminescent (SHINE) fibre is bendable, emits highly visible light, and can automatically repair itself after being cut, regaining nearly 100 per cent of its original brightness. In addition, the fibre can be powered wirelessly and manipulated physically using magnetic forces. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-making-bold-strides-towards-a-synthetic-biology-driven-future/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-making-bold-strides-towards-a-synthetic-biology-driven-future/?sc=rsin Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:20:05 EST The National University of Singapore (NUS) will be taking a significant leap forward in synthetic biology, leveraging its deep expertise and cutting-edge innovations to usher a new paradigm for green manufacturing, driven by this rapidly evolving field. Over the next six years, the University plans to dedicate substantial resources and efforts - estimated to value around S$120 million (US$90.6 million) - to firmly establish synthetic biology as a foundational pillar of NUS' innovation ecosystem, driving transformative benefits for Singapore across multiple sectors. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/applied-materials-and-national-university-of-singapore-expand-semiconductor-research-lab/?sc=rsin /articles/applied-materials-and-national-university-of-singapore-expand-semiconductor-research-lab/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:20:38 EST Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd. and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are furthering their collaboration to bring advanced semiconductor research capabilities and talent development opportunities to Singapore. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/new-study-reveals-growing-weather-extremes-in-indo-pacific-region-driven-by-shifts-in-tropical-weather-patterns/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-reveals-growing-weather-extremes-in-indo-pacific-region-driven-by-shifts-in-tropical-weather-patterns/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:05:45 EST A recent study published in Nature Geoscience provides groundbreaking insights into long-term changes in tropical weather patterns that are leading to an increased frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall in the Indo-Pacific. These changes are possibly driven by global warming, among other factors. The paper, titled "Indo-Pacific regional extremes aggravated by changes in tropical weather patterns", employs a recently proposed methodology that characterises occurrence trends of weather patterns using atmospheric analogues, which are linked to the concept of recurrences in dynamical systems theory. National University of Singapore (NUS) /articles/nus-researchers-develop-revolutionary-technology-to-unravel-complex-protein-interactions-that-could-transform-cancer-diagnostics/?sc=rsin /articles/nus-researchers-develop-revolutionary-technology-to-unravel-complex-protein-interactions-that-could-transform-cancer-diagnostics/?sc=rsin Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:05:26 EST A team of researchers from NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech), led by Associate Professor Shao Huilin and Associate Professor Brian Lim, has developed a first-of-its-kind technology to map out diverse protein interactions in cells using DNA barcodes. The technology, dubbed TETRIS, can explicitly identify and quantify multiple interacting partners in large protein assemblies. By capturing the complex hierarchy of protein interactions within tumour cells, the technology uncovers detailed molecular mechanisms driving disease progression. This enables more precise diagnostics, allowing for the accurate sub-typing of cancers and the identification of aggressive forms of the disease in just a few hours, which was not possible previously. National University of Singapore (NUS)