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Penicillin has cured syphilis cases since 1943, but symptoms of the sexually transmitted infection, known as "the great imitator," mimic many other diseases and can come and go without treatment while the infection keeps ... 10/16/2026

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Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have developed a way to observe how antibodies interact with a cancer-related protein carried on tiny membrane-bound vesicles released by ... 10/16/2026

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Materials that change their shape upon exposure to light are attracting growing interest in applications such as soft robotics, microscale actuators and smart materials. However, the connection between molecular-level structural ... 10/16/2026

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Researchers developed a sacrificial-template porous silica thin film for electrochemically directed oligonucleotide synthesis that increased the available reaction area while preserving localized electrochemical control. The platform supported parallel synthesis of 121-nucleotide strands and recovery of an encoded 60-byte message, while highlighting remaining challenges in synthesis fidelity, parallelism, and cost. 10/16/2026

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A transistor normally requires several fundamentally different materials—a semiconductor to carry current, an insulating dielectric to control it and metallic contacts through which current enters and leaves. Integrating ... 10/16/2026

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Finding particles of interest in an air pollution particulate matter sample can be harder than finding a needle in a haystack. It's a time-consuming process that requires scientists to manually locate and scan thousands of microscopic particles across a large sample area, often taking several days. 10/15/2026

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An experimental nanoparticle developed by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators, which delivers cancer treatment directly to tumors in the brain, has been selected for evaluation by the Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory (NCL). 10/15/2026

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Researchers developed a target-responsive tetrahedral DNA nanoprobe that switches on fluorescence when it detects tumor-associated nucleolin or microRNA-21. In cell and mouse experiments, the probe enabled tumor imaging and fluorescence-guided surgery, although its safety, accuracy, and clinical value still require further testing. 10/15/2026

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Nanocoating technology reduces interfacial resistance between electrode and electrolyte, maximizing efficiency in both hydrogen production and power generation 10/15/2026

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Nanotechnology could help crops withstand drought through nanoparticles, nanobubble irrigation, water-retaining hydrogels, and nanosensors, but challenges remain. 10/08/2026

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High-speed nanoindentation and EBSD techniques are employed to analyze self-annealed electroplated Cu, highlighting spatial variations in mechanical properties. 10/06/2026

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Researchers are exploring whether engineered nanocarriers can improve delivery of drugs, genes, and RNA-based therapies to specific lung cells while reducing unwanted effects elsewhere in the body. 09/29/2026

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Developing stretchable displays integrates quantum dot engineering and novel printing methods, addressing key challenges in performance and durability. 09/25/2026

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Silica aerogel is widely recognized for its exceptionally low thermal conductivity; however, its inherent fragility and high porosity limit direct... 09/17/2026

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NanoLabSizer revolutionizes nanoparticle sizing with SR-DLS, enabling fast, non-destructive measurements directly in closed containers without sample prep. 09/17/2026

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