Taking inspiration from plankton, researchers create engineered blood cells that are an important step toward a universal blood supply.
Tiny robots with a big impact: Scientists develop microrobots for single-cell handling
Fitted with nanoscale grippers, these microrobots offer new opportunities for imaging and manipulating single cells.
A patch fitted with stem cells helps repair damaged spinal cords
A patch delivers electrical pulses to help support stem cell growth, helping mice recover mobility in their hind legs in preliminary studies.
Caffeine coating gives fuel cells a boost
Modifying hydrogen fuel cells with caffeine helped protect them from degradation, resulting in up to 11-fold increase in activity.
A universal set of probes helps scientists unlock the secrets of living cells
New probe system offers real-time protein mapping within living cells, unlocking insights into cellular function and disease mechanisms.
Could a lead-free solar cell be in our future?
Study uncovers stability hurdles in a promising lead-free solar cell material, signaling potential for a cleaner energy future.
Nanovehicles take aim at tumor cells for better chemotherapy
Nanoparticles with innovative coatings target tumor cells, enhancing chemotherapy effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
Ibuprofen’s effect on red blood cells: A prickly affair
An innovative imaging technique helps visualize in real-time how high doses of ibuprofen affect the integrity of red blood cells.
Killing cancer cells with a molecular jackhammer
Mechanical therapy physically breaks down cancer cells and could help overcome the problem of treatment resistance.
How high blood pressure turns healthy cells into “foam cells”
High blood pressure can rapidly transform healthy arterial cells into inflammation-prone “foam cells” that pose an increased risk of cardiovascular-related issues.