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A wound dressing that kills bacteria
To combat bacterial wound infections, researchers have developed cellulose membranes equipped with antimicrobial peptides.
Covalent inhibitors of Rho proteins suppress cancer cell invasion
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Nanotechnology is poised to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of patients with type 1 diabetes.
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