Ultra-selective aptamers give viruses a taste of their own medicine at Salimpour Site.

A new study in Small introduces a modular protein-DNA platform using covalent, site-specific links to create programmable nanostructures that retain enzymatic and fluorescent function with potential for biosensing and bioengineering applications. 06/06/2025

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Breakthrough sonicated carbon nanotube catalysts from Tohoku University enable rapid, selective water treatment, addressing contamination and resource scarcity. 06/06/2025

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Cornell researchers developed a method using biodegradable PLGA polymers for targeted heating, offering potential in cancer treatment and noninvasive testing. 06/06/2025

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In the "Mission: Impossible" films, superspy Ethan Hunt—played by Tom Cruise—gets orders from his superiors on various devices that self-destruct in five seconds. Could electronics disintegrate into nothing in real life? ... 06/06/2025

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Inspired by the way viruses attach to cells, EPFL scientists have developed a method for engineering ultra-selective aptamers. 06/06/2025

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A team from Fudan University, the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Shaoxin Laboratory, all in China, has developed a retinal prosthesis woven from metal nanowires ... 06/06/2025

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Nanomaterials show promise in helping crops withstand drought and heat by improving water uptake, nutrient use, and oxidative stress response. This article explores their mechanisms, benefits, and regulatory considerations. 06/02/2025

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AbstractThe recent COVID-19 pandemic has amplified concerns about indoor air quality, emphasizing the need for effective air filtration solutions to... 06/01/2025

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This article reviews five nanomaterials that, despite initial promise, face challenges in commercialization, highlighting barriers to real-world application. 05/30/2025

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Inhalable nanovaccines are redefining respiratory disease prevention. By targeting the lungs and nasal passages directly, these advanced formulations offer needle-free delivery and mucosal immunity, improving protection and accessibility worldwide. 05/28/2025

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Discover why DLS-based systems can yield different particle size results and how variations in optics can all produce valid measurements. 05/27/2025

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Electrospun nanofibers are promising for filtration and biomedical applications due to their high porosity and surface area. In bioprocessing, they... 05/27/2025

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The demand for advanced applications in nanofiber technology has been increasing in recent years, one of which is in the field of particulate matter... 04/30/2025

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Electrospun nanofiber membranes are innovative materials produced through electrospinning process, a technique that generates ultrathin fibers from... 05/03/2025

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Electrospun nanofiber-based composites are new category of materials with diverse properties and functionalities. Electrospun nanofibers have... 05/03/2025

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