This hydrogel can be programmed to reversibly switch its mechanical properties in response to a simple environmental cue.
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Recent Progress in “Spermbots”: A Class of Robotic Microswimmers
Sperm cells are attractive as propulsion sources or as functional components in robotic microswimmers to realize complex tasks in the body.
Tumor Spheroids in Glass
For the first time tumor spheroid formation can be observed in transparent liquid marbles.
Mimicking Wrinkly Fingers: Toward Creating Smart Surfaces
Inspired by human fingers after prolonged exposure to water, moisture responsive wrinkling surfaces are developed.
Ketosis Mimics the Life Span Expanding Powers of Caloric Restriction
Mechanisms of the action for ketosis in aging and extending life span are proposed in a recent review.
Detecting Enantiomers – Nanoparticles Acting as Circular Dichroism Antennas
A discussion of how nanoparticles of different plasmonic materials can facilitate the detection of molecular CD spectra is presented.
Nanotherapy Treatments Aim to Change Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy’s Outcome
A recent review discusses the emerging nanomedications and therapies with potential to alter Duchenne’s fatal outcome.
From Cells, To Cells: A Step Forward in Targeted Drug Delivery
Extracellular vesicles are highly biocompatible and efficient carriers for targeted and personalized drug delivery.
Behavioral Analysis in Social Networks
A review of the methods for modeling and analyzing online user behaviors found in social networks.
Complex Refractory Plasmonic Designs
Researchers demonstrated a new approach to fabricate large-scale, complex nano-architectures of refractory plasmonic transition metal nitrides.
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