DNA–Protein Hydrogels Push DNA Nanotechnology Into Adaptive Soft Matter in ssalimpour

DNA–protein hydrogels extend DNA nanotechnology from precisely organized nanoscale structures into dynamic soft materials that combine molecular recognition, catalysis, responsiveness, and tunable mechanical properties. The Perspective identifies a major challenge in predicting how DNA sequence, network architecture, and protein incorporation translate into material behaviour across molecular, network, and macroscopic scales. 09/22/2026

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For more than a decade, PI (Physik Instrumente) has supplied precision motion and piezoelectric technologies for the development, alignment, testing, and flight hardware of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. 09/23/2026

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An international research team has developed microscopic particles that can make blind retinas respond to light. The particles act as tiny light receptors. Researchers inject them into the eye, where they settle close to ... 09/23/2026

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Engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have designed a new type of quantum nanostructure that could enable optical neural networks. This emerging technology has the potential to make artificial intelligence systems, ... 09/23/2026

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Researchers have developed an organoid-on-a-chip technology that verifies the efficacy of Parkinson's disease treatments in real time. The technology combines a stem cell–derived "mini-brain" with a nanoplasmonic sensor engineered ... 09/22/2026

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In their earliest years of development, computers used mechanical gears and levers to store information. Today, researchers are exploring whether a material itself can hold onto information, storing memory in how it bends ... 09/22/2026

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A perspective in Next Nanotechnology examines how integrating quantum biosensors with microfluidic organ-on-a-chip platforms could enable continuous, high-resolution monitoring of electrophysiology, metabolism, and local tissue conditions. The approach could extend measurements from the millimeter to the nanoscale, but challenges in optical and microwave integration, thermal control, fabrication, and signal processing remain. 09/22/2026

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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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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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The skin serves as a primary barrier against external threats, and inadequate wound management can delay healing and promote the transition of acute... 08/06/2026

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An attempt has been made to develop fish gelatin-based nanofiber with 30% gelatin in acetic acid via electrospinning. And to functionalize the... 07/31/2026

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Polyethylene oxide (PEO) chitosan (CS) nanofiber membranes are promising for air filtration due to their biodegradability and antibacterial... 07/30/2026

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The growing demand for sensitive, rapid, and reliable analytical techniques for human health and environmental monitoring has driven the development... 07/26/2026

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