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.
Cellular architects “build their own houses”
Scientists have created biological structures that when left alone, self-assemble into materials that resemble living tissue.
Cellulose could replace plastics in flexible electronics
Discover how cellulose may revolutionize flexible electronics, replacing plastics in eco-friendly, sustainable substrates for innovative devices.
How a textile technology is supercharging stem cell growth
Weaving piezoelectric polymers into nanofibers reveals a surprising pathway to boost stem cell growth naturally, without external power.