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Advances in smart gel technology transform controlled drug release

Researchers have developed a nanocomposie hydrogel that responds to multiple stimuli for precise drug release.

March 27, 2025 Read more

Transistor reshapes electronic properties of a 2D material

Squeezing the right amount of potassium ions between the atomic layers of molybdenum disulfide can turn it from a semiconductor into a metal, superconductor or insulator.

March 27, 2025 Read more

Nanomedicine with siRNA shows first effectiveness against the human-pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus

The study demonstrates that this RNAi approach shuts down vital fungal genes, thereby inhibiting pathogen growth - a groundbreaking step in the development of new antifungal therapies.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Sensor technology uses nature's blueprint and machinery to monitor metabolism in body

Researchers developed an advanced sensor platform that measures metabolites - key molecules involved in sustaining life through metabolism - inside the body in real time.

March 26, 2025 Read more

New light-induced polymer material formation method to improve 3D printing resolution

Scientists developed a new photopolymerisation reaction controlled antagonistically by two different colours of light. Specifically, one light beam promotes the formation of the polymeric material, while another beam halts the reaction.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Bacterial nanocellulose stents offer precise drug delivery and improved biocompatibility

New bacterial nanocellulose-covered stents integrate seamlessly with tissues, deliver drugs precisely, and promise safer treatments for airway and vascular diseases.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Magnetic tweezers make robotic surgery safer, more precise

Researchers have created a magnetic tweezer system that could one day make it possible for doctors to do remote, non-invasive, highly precise medical procedures on their patients using a microrobot.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Automated large-scale graphene transfer boosts chip production for molecular diagnostics

Automated glass-chamber system transfers graphene from copper to wafers using fluid cycles, enabling precise, hands-free chip production like a miniature assembly line.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Cleverly designed carbon nanohoop enables controlled release of iron

Researchers integrated ferrocene (Fe-containing molecular sandwich) with carbon nanohoops to create a system releasing Fe2+ ions when activated by green light.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Discovery of chemical oscillations in palladium nanoparticles paves the way for recycling precious metal catalysts

Scientists have for the first time filmed the real-time growth and contraction of Palladium nanoparticles, opening new avenues for utilising and recycling precious metal catalysts.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Unlocking the potential of the heavy atom effect in metal clusters

A novel method to improve the photoluminescent efficiency of metal clusters has been developed - which could potentially be used in applications such as bioimaging or display technologies.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Wrinkle-based technology enables pigment-free graphics on transparent films

Researchers have developed a technology that utilizes nanoscale wrinkles formed on transparent films to display or conceal color patterns, such as the Korean traditional Dancheong designs, by folding and unfolding the film.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Ultra-precision sensor technology for single-molecule detection

Plasmonic structure enables real-time thermal control of nanogaps for molecule-sized detection, offering sensitivity beyond conventional sensor limits.

March 26, 2025 Read more

Magnetic 'microflowers' enhance local magnetic fields

A flower-shaped structure only a few micrometres in size made of a nickel-iron alloy can concentrate and locally enhance magnetic fields.

March 25, 2025 Read more

DNA nanomachine targets skin cancer through microRNA-triggered phototherapy

A DNA nanomachine selectively targets skin cancer by detecting microRNA-7, activating phototherapy and releasing chemotherapy drugs while generating oxygen to enhance treatment.

March 25, 2025 Read more

Nanowires keep surfaces sterile with silver and electricity

Metals like silver, gold and copper can kill bacteria and viruses. An electric current can also eliminate microorganisms. A team of researchers combined the two approaches and created a new type of antimicrobial surface.

March 25, 2025 Read more