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Algorithm reveals 'magic sizes' for assembling programmable icosahedral shells at minimal cost

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Over the past decade, experts in the field of nanotechnology and materials science have been trying to devise architectures composed of small structures that spontaneously arrange themselves following specific patterns. Some of these architectures...

Oct 8, 2025

Light-driven nanomotors clear blood clots and restore vessel health

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Light responsive nanomotors dissolve blood clots and repair vessel tissue by combining catalytic activity, targeted motion, and gentle heating for coordinated thrombolysis and endothelial regeneration.

Oct 8, 2025

Gold nanoparticle nasal spray delivers lithium safely to the brain

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new gold nanoparticle nasal spray delivers lithium directly to the brain, targeting Alzheimer's and bipolar disorder while avoiding harmful side effects.

Oct 8, 2025

Protein nanorings designed to detect and neutralise SARS-CoV2 virus

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have created ring-shaped protein nanomaterials that bind and neutralize SARS-CoV-2, offering a versatile platform for antiviral and diagnostic use.

Oct 8, 2025

GMG receives European Reach registration and launches GMG SPRAY ACADEMY

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced several updates on its THERMAL-XR® product.

Oct 8, 2025

Cracking the secret of Kanazawa gold leaf's brilliant texture

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Kanazawa gold leaf is a traditional Japanese material known for its remarkable thinness, just 100 nanometers—about 1/1,000 the diameter of a human hair—and its brilliant shine.

Oct 7, 2025

Polymer scaffold can self-assemble in tissue to deliver multiple vaccine components over time

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Sometimes, the best way to achieve a big outcome is to start small. That principle is at the center of new work from a University of Virginia researcher who specializes in nanotechnology and controlled delivery of medical treatments.

Oct 7, 2025

Bacterial enzyme and nanoparticle discoveries hold promise for treating gut pain

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Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In an effort to develop targeted treatments for gut pain, scientists have discovered a new enzyme in gut bacteria and are ...

Oct 7, 2025

DNA nanospring measures cellular motor power

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Measuring protein motor strength can lead to improved disease diagnosis.

Oct 7, 2025

Uncovering diverse water adsorption characteristics in metal-organic frameworks

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

By employing state-of-the-art flat histogram Monte Carlo techniques combined with thermodynamic and configurational analyses, this study reveals the complex and diverse behavior of water adsorption in metal-organic frameworks.

Oct 7, 2025

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