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Researchers make secure bidding possible by using the properties of the quantum world

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Initiative will lead to design and development of effective activities and strategies to further improve English competency of university students.

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A team of researchers led by Professor Maharaj K. Pandit from the University Scholars Programme at the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that unprecedented dam building in the Indian Himalaya holds serious consequences for biodiversity and could pose a threat to human lives and livelihoods.

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Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Foreign Trade as well as a high-level business delegation, today visited the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance (SDWA) and NUSDeltares and gained insights and updates on the latest water research collaborations between scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and their Dutch partners.

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Researchers have identified a useful biomarker to detect early disorders leading to liver cancer and as a potential therapeutic target.

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In a first-ever comprehensive study of 124 natural product combinations, a team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Tsinghua University, led by Professor Chen Yu Zong from the Department of Pharmacy at the NUS Faculty of Science, found that certain combinations of natural products can be as effective as man-made drugs in acting against specific disease processes. However, the chances of finding the effective combination of natural products could be as low as below 3 per cent.

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Novel discovery brings a close to a 17-year-old scientific debate about the impact of mechanical stretching on the structure of DNA.

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Novel discovery paves the way to improve waste degradation and laser-assisted etching of materials.

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The first institution in Singapore to be in the Global Top 100 at the 76th position, NUS is also placed 9th in the Asia Pacific according to Nature's 2012 ranking of research institutions and countries in the Asia Pacific region. The rankings are based on the Nature Publishing Index (NPI), a measurement of the output in 2012 of research articles in Nature research journals.

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A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Maria Kozhevnikov from the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showed, for the first time, that it is possible for core body temperature to be controlled by the brain. The scientists found that core body temperature increases can be achieved using certain meditation techniques (g-tummo) which could help in boosting immunity to fight infectious diseases or immunodeficiency.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been ranked second in the first ever Asia University Rankings published by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine. The new rankings, which are based on the same performance indicators and methodology as the established THE World University Rankings, list the top institutions across 15 countries or regions in Asia, including Turkey and the Middle East.

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A bioengineering research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) team led by Associate Professor Zhang Yong has developed a novel microfluidic device for efficient, rapid separation and detection of non-spherical bioparticles.

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Researchers illustrate how changes to farming could dramatically increase future costs of conservation.

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Potential for method to be used within a network of wetland monitoring programmes in Southeast Asia and globally for assessing shoreline security and stability.

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Generous gift to NUS Faculty of Science will include funding for life sciences research projects conducted by undergraduate students and scholarships for graduate students

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NUS (Suzhou) Research Institute will leverage on NUS' expertise to promote research, education and entrepreneurship in Suzhou and China; Four collaborative agreements inked

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Latest research findings by scientists at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) could enable early screening of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a major form of liver cancer, for more aggressive treatment to improve survival rate. The researchers have also proposed a way to inactivate SALL4 - a stem cell gene - to kill HCC cells and block tumour formation.

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A team of NUS researchers from the Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedic Surgery has developed a highly realistic three-dimensional (3-D) tumour model. As it replicates the conditions in the body, it is able to track the effectiveness and progress of drug therapy. Their model has the potential to be a more effective method for studying tumours than in-vitro and even in-vivo methods.

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Historian from National University of Singapore dispels myths and retraces the story of evolution theory co-founders Darwin and Wallace.

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A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering has developed a robot fish that mimics the movements of a carp. This robot which is essentially an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is ready for applications, as it can be programmed to perform specific functions, for example, for underwater archaeology such as exploring nooks and corners of wreckage -- or sunken city which are difficult for divers or traditional AUVs to access. Other applications include military activities, pipeline leakage detection, and the laying of communication cable.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) announced today that it will be appointing Professor David S. Rosenblum as the new Dean of its School of Computing. Prof Rosenblum, currently a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Computing and Director of the School’s Felicitous Computing Institute, will take over from Professor Ooi Beng Chin as the School’s sixth Dean with effect from 1 July 2013.

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The National University of Singapore and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem are launching a Joint Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program in biomedical science beginning in August 2013.

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The Quantum Shorts contest encourages readers to submit a short story that is inspired by quantum theory. Entries can be submitted now through 1 December 2013 at http://shorts.quantumlah.org.

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Over 200 patients who completed the Singapore Heart Foundation’s Heart Wellness Programme demonstrated improvements in cardiac risk factors.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) has emerged as the top university in Asia in the 2013/2014 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The University was placed 24th in the rankings, moving up a spot from its 25th placing last year.

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Novel discovery by scientists from NUS and UCLA enhances delivery and retention of leukemia drug, paving the way for nanodiamonds to be used for chemotherapeutics.

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Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Rector of Tembusu College at the National University of Singapore, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Great Negotiator Award by the Program on Negotiation (PON), an inter-university consortium of Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts University; and the Future Diplomacy Project at Harvard Kennedy School.

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A team of scientists from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and their collaborators from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute have found that a novel noncoding ribonucleic acid (RNA) offers the potential for "switching on" of tumour suppressors that have been shut off.

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Findings by researchers contribute towards the development and application of therapeutics for liver cancer

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The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) today announced that the National University of Singapore (NUS) has been appointed to run the secretariat of the ICZN for the next three years from 2013 to 2016, while the Commission charts its funding model and future directions. The announcement was made by ICZN President Dr Jan van Tol at the council’s first meeting held in Singapore, where one of its commissioners Professor Peter Ng of NUS, is based.

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In two separate studies on CEBPA mutations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) subtypes, researchers led by Professor Daniel Tenen, Director, Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore, successfully identified and validated a gene known as Sox4 as a potential therapeutic target and a class of anti-cancer drugs, histone deacetylase inhibitors, as potential candidates in the treatment of certain AML.

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A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully developed an innovative one-step method to grow and transfer high-quality graphene on silicon and other stiff substrates, opening up opportunities for graphene to be used in high-value applications that are currently not technologically feasible.

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A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that outer skin cells are able to unite to form suspended “bridges” during wound healing. The new findings will pave the way for tissue engineering, such as the design of artificial skin, and better wound treatment.

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A recent study led by scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) opens a possible new route for treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a devastating disease that is the most common genetic cause of infant death and also affects young adults. As there is currently no known cure for SMA, the new discovery gives a strong boost to the fight against SMA.

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A team of researchers from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Engineering has developed a new Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) technology that will boost information storage in electronic systems. The innovative technology will drastically increase storage space and enhance memory which will ensure that fresh data stays intact, even in the case of a power failure. The team has already filed a US provisional patent for their technology.

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A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully developed a method to chemically exfoliate molybdenum disulfide crystals into high quality monolayer flakes, with higher yield and larger flake size than current methods.

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Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC), the major histological form of esophageal cancer, is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered a biomarker, called adenosine deaminase acting on RNA-1 (ADAR1), which has the potential to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of this disease.

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Collaboration between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ) on inflammation research may lead to a potential treatment for deadly bacterial infections

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The Graphene Research Centre (GRC) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Science and the world’s leading chemical company BASF have partnered to develop the use of graphene in organic electronic devices, such as organic light emitting diodes (OLED). The goal of this collaboration is to interface graphene films with organic electronic materials for the creation of more efficient and more flexible lighting devices.

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Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, President of the National University of Singapore (NUS), has been appointed the Chair of the Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) by the World Economic Forum for a two-year term commencing 2014. He takes over the GULF chair from Professor Richard Levin, President Emeritus of Yale University.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. (Fuji Xerox) will collaborate on research projects in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The projects aim to explore new technologies and push the boundaries in ICT to enable businesses to improve efficiency in workflow and processes.

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A National University of Singapore (NUS) team led by Associate Professor Huang Zhiwei, Department of Biomedical Engineering, has developed an In-Vivo Molecular Diagnostic System that could change the way cancer diagnosis is made. Their diagnostic system is the only one in the world, so far, clinically proven to be used in human patients for diagnosing even pre-cancerous tissue in gastrointestinal tract during endoscopic examination in real time.

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Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is an aggressive type of cancer with a poor prognosis for which there is currently no effective treatment. Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered for the first time that an epithelial basement membrane protein, called laminin-5 gamma-2 (LAMC2), has the potential to be an ideal target for the treatment of ATC.

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A team of researchers from National University of Singapore (NUS) have created the first two-photon, small molecule fluorogenic probe that can serve as a useful tool for the rapid assessment of an individual’s potential risk for Parkinson’s disease. The highly sensitive fluorescence probe can detect with high precision the activity of Monoamine Oxidase B (MAO-B), an enzyme that is found in elevated levels in patients with Parkinson’s disease. This innovation paves the way for the development of less costly non-invasive technologies and devices to help monitor the risk and progression of Parkinson’s disease.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Science and Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Dow Singapore), a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are collaborating to groom passionate and engaging science educators in Singapore.

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A team from the NUS Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering led by Dr Qiu Chengwei, has successfully come out with a thermal illusion device to control thermal camouflage and invisibility using thermotic materials. Every natural object exhibits thermal signatures. However, if these signals are blocked or masked, then these objects become undetectable. The new device invented by Dr Qiu and his team can block thermal signatures (leading to invisibility) and provide illusionary camouflage at the same time. This cloaking technology is cost-effective, easily scalable, as well as applicable to even bigger objects (such as soldiers on night missions), and it has also overcome limitations like narrow bandwidth and polarisation-dependence. The technology is ready to roll out for military applications.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Science will be enhancing the curriculum of its undergraduate Pharmacy degree programme to educate and train Pharmacy graduates to meet the needs of a changing and increasingly complex healthcare system.

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A new international research consortium, led by the National University of Singapore, aims to develop the world’s first lipid database for healthy persons of different racial and ethnic groups.

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A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed the world’s first fluorescent sensor to identify the presence of a drug known as GHB that is commonly used to spike beverages. When the sensor is mixed with a sample of a beverage containing GHB, the mixture changes colour in less than 30 seconds, making detection of the drug fast and easy.

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An article in Nature reviewing developments in quantum cryptography describes how we can keep our secrets secret even when faced with the double challenge of mistrust and manipulation