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Researchers are using RNA in a new approach to fight HIV

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A pharmacy associate professor has developed a novel nanomedicine loaded with genetic material called small interfering RNAs (siRNA) to fight human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using gene therapy.

Feb 20, 2024

Accelerating the discovery of single-molecule magnets with deep learning

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Single-molecule magnets (SMMs) are exciting materials. In a recent breakthrough, researchers have used deep learning to predict SMMs from 20,000 metal complexes. The predictions were made solely based on the crystal structures of these metal compl...

Feb 20, 2024

New non-toxic method for producing high-quality graphene oxide

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Researchers have found a new way to synthesize graphene oxide which has significantly fewer defects compared to materials produced by most common method. Similarly good graphene oxide could be synthesized previously only using rather dangerous met...

Feb 20, 2024

Nanoparticles containing natural substance treat visceral leishmaniasis with scant side effects

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A novel therapeutic strategy developed by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) could revolutionize the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) transmitted by sandflies. Some 12 million people suffer fro...

Feb 20, 2024

Graphene biosensor offers accurate assessment of meat freshness

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The freshness of animal meat is an essential property determining its quality and safety. With advanced technology capable of preserving food for extended periods of time, meat can be shipped around the globe and consumed long after an animal dies.

Feb 20, 2024

Researchers assemble patterns of micro- and nanoparticles without using solvents

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Researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Riga Technical University and the MESA+ Institute at the University of Twente have succeeded in arranging very small particles (10 µm to 500 nm, 10 to 100 t...

Feb 20, 2024

Ultra-high density hydrogen storage holds twice as much as liquid H2

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

A nanoporous material that holds hydrogen at twice the density of cryogenic liquid H2 could address the challenges of large-scale liquid and gas storage that have held this clean fuel back.

Feb 20, 2024

Researchers master solvent-free nanoparticle arrangement for sensors and electronics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists ditch solvents! Breakthrough dry method arranges nanoparticles for next-gen sensors, electronics, and more.

Feb 20, 2024

Quantum computers are constantly hampered by cosmic rays

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

Investigations into quantum computing mishaps caused by high-powered particles from space have revealed that these cosmic rays are responsible for a significant number of errors

Feb 20, 2024

Quantum computers are constantly hampered by cosmic rays

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

Investigations into quantum computing mishaps caused by high-powered particles from space have revealed that these cosmic rays are responsible for a significant number of errors

Feb 20, 2024

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