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An inventive new approach lowers the limit of detection for a common assay, allowing researchers to identify elusive biomarkers in complex fluids, like the blood.
The challenges in moving beyond animal models in research
Animal testing remains a principle screening tool in the drug discovery pipeline, but are they reliable and could there be alternatives to replace them?
New method gives more accurate picture of nanoparticle surfaces
It seems that not all nanoparticles attract a protein corona.
Heating up the debate: New findings in protocell evolution
Researchers shed light on the conditions that could have led to our abiogenesis by simulating the rapid growth and fusion of protocells.
This month in pictures: June
Here, we take a look at some of the most intriguing scientific images published in June 2020.
Nanomedicine offers hope in battling endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic, painful condition that affects millions of women worldwide. Now, a new nanoplatform offers hope for early diagnosis and effective ablation of endometriosis.
Rapidly detecting sepsis at the point of care
A new tool can diagnose sepsis in less than fifteen minutes, even with a very low concentration of biomarkers.
This month in pictures: April
Advanced Science News takes a look at some of the prettiest pictures researchers published in April 2020.
Gentle laser processing of perovskites at the nanoscale
Scientists have developed a method for precise, fast, and high-quality laser processing of halide perovskites, promising light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials.
This month in pictures: March
Advanced Science News takes a look at some of the prettiest pictures researchers published in March 2020.
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Engineering Natural Killer Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy [Video]
Researchers engineer natural killer cells to specifically target cancer cells.
Magnesium Batteries: An Alternative to Lithium?
Magnesium batteries for high temperature use, layered cathode materials, and cathode microstructure are at the forefront of battery technology research.
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