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Atom-scale stencil patterns help nanoparticles take new shapes and learn new tricks |
Inspired by an artist's stencils, researchers have developed atomic-level precision patterning on nanoparticle surfaces, allowing them to "paint" gold nanoparticles with polymers to give them an array of new shapes and functions. |
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Researchers develop an innovative mRNA vaccine delivery system with albumin-recruiting lipid nanoparticles, improving safety and immune response effectiveness. 10/17/2025
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