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Platform combines graphene oxide with antibodies to enhance CAR-T cell therapy

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Imagine a world where your own immune cells are transformed into cancer-fighting superheroes. This is the promise of CAR-T cell therapy, a groundbreaking treatment that's already saving lives.

Oct 8, 2024

Reducing energy loss in metal nanostructures by altering geometrical dimensions

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Researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have made a discovery that significantly reduces energy loss in metal nanostructures. By altering the geometrical dimensions of these structures, researchers have unlocked their full potential,...

Oct 8, 2024

Self-propelled shape-changing robots mimic aquatic insects for untethered swimming

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Building robots that can effortlessly mimic the movements of insects on water has been a persistent challenge in robotics. The ability to move autonomously and efficiently in environments like water surfaces – without needing external control or b...

Oct 8, 2024

Hidden structural states discovered in inorganic nanoclusters

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Cornell researchers have uncovered hidden – and perplexing – states in a nanomaterial as it changes its atomic structure, a discovery that could advance materials with tailored properties for renewable energy and quantum computing, among other app...

Oct 8, 2024

Bubble findings could unlock better electrode and electrolyzer designs

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Industrial electrochemical processes that use electrodes to produce fuels and chemical products are hampered by the formation of bubbles that block parts of the electrode surface, reducing the area available for the active reaction. Such blockage ...

Oct 8, 2024

Researchers design graphene-based RF NEMS switches with excellent performance

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Researchers from the Taiyuan Institute of Technology have introduced a novel graphene RF NEMS capacitive switch and conducted an extensive analysis of its RF performance within the UWB frequency range of DC ~ 140 GHz.

Oct 8, 2024

Paper-based sensor offers rapid cardiac diagnostics in 15 minutes

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In a significant advancement for point-of-care medical diagnostics, a team of researchers from UCLA has introduced a deep learning-enhanced, paper-based vertical flow assay (VFA) capable of detecting cardiac troponin I (cTnI) with high sensitivity...

Oct 7, 2024

Super-strong bacterial cellulose macrofibers made simple with tension-assisted twisting technique

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In a recent breakthrough, researchers have utilized a one-step tension-assisted twisting (TAT) method to fabricate bacterial cellulose (BC) macrofibers with exceptional strength and moisture responsiveness, paving the way for eco-friendly advanced...

Oct 7, 2024

Researchers develop new sustainable material: Cellulose-MXene composites

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The quest for sustainable materials with advanced functionalities has led to the development of a novel class of composites known as Cellulose-MXene. This innovative material, developed by researchers at Nanjing Forestry University and the Univers...

Oct 7, 2024

Modeling system could enable future generations of self-sensing materials

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Research that eliminates the guesswork in developing advanced 3D printed materials could help accelerate the development of new forms of "self-sensing" airplanes, robots, bridges and more.

Oct 7, 2024

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