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

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

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

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

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

Modeling electric response of materials, a million atoms at a time

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Researchers created a machine learning model that predicts material responses to electric fields with quantum accuracy for up to a million atoms, speeding simulations.

Jun 9, 2025

Paving the way for solid-state, label-free DNA sequencing technologies

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Researchers have developed a novel nanopore sensing platform for single-biomolecule detection.

Jun 8, 2025

New method uses graphene foam to communicate with cells and help induce cartilage formation

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Researchers form Boise State University and University of Idaho have developed a technique that leverages biocompatible graphene foam to communicate with cells and help induce cartilage formation.

Jun 7, 2025

Retinal prosthesis woven from tellurium nanowires partially restores vision in blind mice

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A team from Fudan University, the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Shaoxin Laboratory, all in China, has developed a retinal prosthesis woven from metal nanowires that partially re...

Jun 6, 2025

Probiotic-powered dissolvable battery activates in acidic environments and leaves no toxic residue

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In the "Mission: Impossible" films, superspy Ethan Hunt—played by Tom Cruise—gets orders from his superiors on various devices that self-destruct in five seconds. Could electronics disintegrate into nothing in real life? Binghamton Unive...

Jun 6, 2025

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