Synthesized microrobots capable of converting their mechanical motion into a means of self-propulsion.
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Bacteria controlled by magnets could one day deliver medicine directly to the cells that need it.
Microgel system for souped-up protein synthesis
A temperature-responsive, porous hydrogel enables more efficient and sustained protein synthesis.
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Researchers enhance the immune response against the receptor binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 by presenting it on liposomes, providing a promising strategy for vaccine development targeting this domain.
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