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Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, Kyoto University, SOKENDAI and the National Institute for Physiological Sciences have revealed how CaMKIIα—a key brain protein involved ... 09/18/2026

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What if signs of disease could be detected using nothing more than a tiny chip that fits in the palm of your hand and a camera, without ever visiting a hospital? A scene that once seemed possible only in science fiction has ... 09/18/2026

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Iron rusts on its own, slowly, over months or years. Now, researchers at Tohoku University have found a way to compress the process of metal reacting with water to form oxide, taking mere hours and using nothing more than ... 09/18/2026

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MXenes are two-dimensional nanomaterials first synthesized at Drexel University in 2011. They have been recognized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry as an emerging technology with "true potential to ... 09/18/2026

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Diabetic ulcer is a prevalent complication affecting a large number of individuals globally and presents a significant challenge in healthcare, often... 09/18/2026

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Plant biomass is a sustainable resource created by absorbing and fixing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The basic unit of cells is made up of... 09/18/2026

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The properties of produced nanofibers are normally too small to be observed with the naked eye. Therefore, advanced equipment is necessary to... 09/18/2026

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The target audience of this is senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and engineering practitioners who are about to enter or... 09/18/2026

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We report the nanofiber-reinforced composite electrodes as the highly transparent (~90%) and extremely foldable electrodes with lower sheet... 09/18/2026

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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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Forty-four years ago, Nadrian Seeman published his groundbreaking ideas on using DNA as a structural material, expanding DNA's significance far beyond its role as a carrier of genetic information. Since then, the steadily ... 09/17/2026

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A single application of ‘smart’ self-repairing coating is being developed to dramatically extend rust protection for buildings, bridges, cars and other steel components. 09/16/2026

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PI (Physik Instrumente) is expanding the capabilities of its Bi-Phase Inertia Drive (BIX) technology with new motor architectures designed for compact, high-precision nanopositioning applications. 09/16/2026

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Organic-based nanoplatforms are emerging as promising theranostic systems that combine diagnostic imaging with targeted treatment while addressing concerns about the persistence and toxicity of some inorganic nanomaterials. The review shows how molecular composition and nanoscale structure shape drug loading, targeting, imaging, therapeutic activity, biodegradation, and clinical potential across self-assembled, polymeric, lipid-based, carbon-based, and hybrid systems. 09/16/2026

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Advanced microspectroscopy techniques enable non-destructive characterization of carbon nanotubes and graphene, essential for research and quality assurance. 09/10/2026

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Microspectrophotometry offers a non-destructive method for measuring thin film thickness, crucial for the performance of semiconductor devices and optics. 09/08/2026

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Microspectrophotometry combines microscopy and UV-visible-NIR spectrophotometry for precise analysis of microscopic samples, enhancing quantitative measurement. 08/19/2026

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