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Self-propelled protein-based nanomotors enhance cancer therapy by inducing ferroptosis

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Limited penetration depth into tumor tissues continues to hinder the development of nanotherapeutics for cancer treatment. A novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer developed by Southern Medical University was able to achieve deeper penetrati...

Jun 10, 2025

Magnetic microrobot mechanically mixes microscopic materials

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Chemistry often conjures images of mixing fluids together in beakers, flasks, or test tubes. But often, chemistry happens on a much smaller scale. In many medical and industrial contexts, mixing fluids involves fractions of a milliliter, and for t...

Jun 10, 2025

Carbon nanotubes replace metal coils for ultra-lightweight electric motors

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Whether it's electric vehicles, drones, or spacecraft, a common technical challenge for future transportation is lightweighting. Reducing the weight of a vehicle not only reduces energy consumption, but also increases battery efficiency and i...

Jun 10, 2025

Nanoplastics can disrupt gut microbes in mice by interfering with extracellular vesicle-delivered microRNA

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Nanoplastics can compromise intestinal integrity in mice by altering the interactions between the gut microbiome and the host, according to a paper in Nature Communications. The study explores the complex interactions of nanoplastics with the gut ...

Jun 10, 2025

Ultralight carbon nanotube coil powers electric motor without metal

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Researchers have succeeded in constructing the coil of an electric motor using only carbon nanotubes without any metals, and realizing it to the point where it can actually run.

Jun 10, 2025

Self-propelled protein-based nanomotors for enhanced cancer therapy by inducing ferroptosis

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A novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer was able to achieve deeper penetration into tumor tissues to show enhanced anti-cancer effects, while remaining considerable biocompatibility.

Jun 10, 2025

Magnetic microrobot mechanically mixes microscopic materials

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Researchers developed a microrobot capable of manipulating small droplets in the presence of magnetic fields.

Jun 10, 2025

Edible, biodegradable nanofibers created from milk protein and plant cellulose

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Milk protein and cellulose derived from plants may be the next big thing in sustainability, thanks to a first-of-its-kind advancement made by researchers at Penn State.

Jun 9, 2025

Edible food packaging from milk protein and plant cellulose nanofibers

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Researchers created nanofiber mats as a proof of concept, highlighting their potential for sustainable uses including edible food packaging, wound dressings, cosmetics, and filtration.

Jun 9, 2025

Transforming gold nanocubes into diagnostic-grade spheres

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Researchers introduced a novel one-shot precursor injection method to synthesize uniform 35 nm gold nanospheres - eliminating the traditional need for stepwise precursor addition.

Jun 9, 2025

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