DNA robots built to transverse fluidic cell membranes and control cell function for future regenerative and cell-based therapies. Cervical cancer cells. Image credit: National Cancer Institute The field of molecular robotics has…
Breath-based biosensor monitors antibiotic concentrations in the body
To help combat antibiotic resistance, scientists have developed a biosensor for more efficient and controlled administration of antibiotics. Image credit: Patrick Seeger/University of Freiburg Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are on the rise with new…
Holograms that can interact with the real world
Researchers create a holographic system which users can freely and physically touch without the need for any intermediary devices. Image credit: Ravinder Dahiya et al. Life-like holograms were once a dream in…
Accessing forbidden colors using “twisted” nanoparticles
Scientists have found a way to reveal forbidden colors of light through a new physical effect. Image credit: Ventsislav Valev and Lukas Ohnoutek What makes a musical instrument’s sound unique? Why does…
Perpetual loneliness linked to a lack of trust
Loneliness has been linked to detrimental and sometimes deadly health effects, and so researchers are seeking a biological answer to help prevent and treat it. Image adapted from PoseMuse on Pixabay The…
A nanoparticle vaccine could provide hope for hard-to-treat prostate cancer
Spherical nucleic acids show promise as a targeted and effective immunotherapy for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. Over the last couple of decades, scientists have been working toward making vaccines that treat…
Cowpea virus can keep metastatic lung cancers at bay
Plant virus nanoparticles home in on the lungs to help prevent the spread of cancer. Image credit: Rodion Kutsaev on Unsplash Treating metastatic cancer — cancer that spreads from its original site…
Third shot of COVID-19 vaccine not justified, says research
An expert review finds that booster shots for the general population are not yet necessary since vaccine efficacy against severe COVID-19 remains high. Image credit: Mat Napo on Unsplash In recent months,…
Drinking water disinfected in minutes by natural and abundant catalyst
Brownmillerite, found in natural mineral deposits, could help disinfect water in resource-poor regions. Image credit: Shutterstock/Tao55 Unsafe drinking water has been linked to the transmission of numerous preventable yet deadly diseases that…
Quantum computers checking themselves improves their accuracy
What good is a fast computer if you can’t rely on it? IBM Q System One CC BY 2.0 There has been a lot of buzz lately around quantum computers and their…