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Researchers develop fat-like nanoparticles to treat fatty liver disease

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Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have developed a novel RNA-based therapy that could transform treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), previously ...

Oct 3, 2025

Physicists maneuver DNA molecules using electrical fields, offering real-time control

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Researchers in McGill's Department of Physics have developed a new device that can trap and study DNA molecules without touching or damaging them. The device, which uses carefully tuned electric fields, offers scientists unprecedented control...

Oct 3, 2025

Ultra-thin sodium films offer low-cost alternative to gold and silver in optical technologies

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From solar panels to next-generation medical devices, many emerging technologies rely on materials that can manipulate light with extreme precision. These materials—called plasmonic materials—are typically made from expensive metals like gold or s...

Oct 3, 2025

Nanoengineered membrane filters lithium from brines faster and cleaner

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Researchers developed a new membrane that selectively filters out lithium from brines, offering a faster, cleaner way to produce the element at the heart of nearly every rechargeable battery.

Oct 3, 2025

Microbot navigates lungs to biopsy and classify lung cancer tissue

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A magnetic microrobot navigates lung airways, drills microlesions, gathers biomarkers, and rapidly classifies cancer tissue with Raman sensing and machine learning in a single integrated workflow.

Oct 3, 2025

Researchers boost efficiency of ultrathin solar cells

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Ultrathin solar cells save material and bend on surfaces but lose light. A gold nanostructured mirror with oxide boosts reflection and reduces energy loss.

Oct 3, 2025

New spectroscopy method reveals hidden molecular signals at material surfaces

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A gap-controlled infrared technique makes it possible to study molecular interfaces with high sensitivity using affordable, widely available lab equipment.

Oct 3, 2025

Physicists manoeuvre DNA molecules using electrical fields

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Tool offers real-time control over genetic materials, with potential to accelerate disease diagnostics and genome mapping.

Oct 3, 2025

Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuel

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The novel design allows the membranes to withstand high temperatures when separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.

Oct 3, 2025

Graphene-based molecular sieving separators enhance lithium–sulfur battery stability

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Researchers from Purdue University, Vanderbilt University and University of Florida recently reported a graphene-based separator design that addresses critical limitations of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries.

Oct 3, 2025

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