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A Virus Inspired Therapy To Target Cancer Cells
Researchers develop a patent-pending platform technology that mimics the dual-layer structure of viruses to deliver nucleic acid (NA)-based therapies to targeted cancer cells.

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Novel Tool Detects Microplastics Found in Drinking Water in Minutes
Researchers from UBC developed a portable, low-cost device that accurately measures micro- and nanoplastics in everyday items like disposable cups. The device detects plastic particles as small as 50 nanometers in minutes.

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Biomass-Based Material Captures CO2 Without Extreme Pressures or Temperatures
Scientists at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering created a lignin-based material that captures and releases carbon dioxide through controlled heating, without the need for high pressure or extreme temperatures.

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Engineers Develop Superior, Environmentally Safe Adhesives for Multiple Applications
Researchers at Berkeley have developed stabilized αLA polymer adhesives, creating versatile, high-performance, and recyclable solutions for medical, industrial, and consumer applications.

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New Drug Shows Promise in Protecting Against Air Pollution-Linked Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shows how feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606 provided protection against air pollution-related increases in proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Microalgae “Biofactories” Produce Sustainable Bioinks for 3D Laser Printing
An international research team has succeeded for the first time in manufacturing inks for printing complex biocompatible 3D microstructures from the raw materials extracted from the microalgae.

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New Nano-Scale Materials Mimic Enzymes To Convert CO2 Into Chemical Building Blocks
A recent paper marks a step forward in the quest for what researchers call a “holy grail” of chemistry: converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into chemical building blocks which could be used to create myriad other materials.

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Faster Charge Transfer Mechanism Could Lead to Better Solar Cells
Researchers have detailed the study of a new charge transfer mechanism that is much faster than and doubles the total charge transfer efficiency of the traditional mechanism.

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New Material Puts Eco-Friendly Methanol Conversion in Reach
Innovative, eco-friendly quantum materials can drive the transformation of methanol into ethylene glycol.

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Coating Enables Threefold Improvement of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells in Just 4 Minutes
Simple and fast oxide catalyst coating technology improves solid oxide fuel cell performance threefold. Secured core technology applicable to a wide range of applications, from solid oxide fuel cells to high-temperature electrolysis.
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