An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.
Terpene-Nonadride Heterodimers: A New Class of Compounds Targeting Colorectal Cancer
Plant fungus provides new drug with a new cellular target
Adhesive Comes Unglued on Command
Oxidation triggers debonding of mussel-inspired adhesive
Tracking Depression
Molecular probe specifically detects serotonin in fluorescence imaging
Engineered Yeast Produces Sesquiterpenes from More Than One Carbon Source
Creating versatile yeast cell factories for producing valuable compounds from diverse carbon sources using eco-friendly energy
Faster Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Glycopeptide probes detect tumor-associated antibodies in blood samples
Tuning Solvent-Ion Interactions for Better Batteries
"Molecular docking" electrolytes improve lithium-ion batteries by making solvation and desolvation easier, using normally non-coordinating solvents
Paving the Way for New Solar Panels
How a new coating enhances efficiency and cuts costs for advanced silicon-perovskite solar cells
Antigen Delivery Controlled by Light
Insights into antigen translocation and antigen processing pathways via an on-demand release of antigens
Injectable Polymers Used for Severe Blood Loss
Low-volume resuscitant for prehospital treatment of severe hemorrhagic shock
Cross-Linking Graphene Nanolayers with Rotaxanes
Mechanical bonds used to develop a stretchable and tough graphene film
All-In-One Energy Generation, Water Treatment, and Metal Recovery
Solar-powered, electrolysis-based system
Metal-Free Electrocatalytic C2H4 Production from CO2
Metal-free organic framework (COF) for electrocatalytic production of ethylene from CO2
Hydrogel Polymerization Reaches New Depths
X-ray activation allows deep-tissue hydrogel formation
Ultralow-Concentration Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Alternative electrolyte for more economical and sustainable rechargeable batteries
A Rechargeable “Nanotorch”
Afterglow luminescent nanoprobe allows tracking of living cells over time
Fluorous Lipopetides Fight Bacteria
Cationic oligopeptides with a fluoroalkyl tail show promise for the treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infections
New Molecular Cages for Efficient and Selective Sulfate Binding
Urea-based cryptand selectively captures even strongly hydrated sulfate anions
Tumor-Specific Drug Release by “Controlled Escape”
Nanocarriers with an endosomal escape function target cancer cells
Plastic Recycling with a Protein Anchor
Peptide with a cobalt cofactor helps to oxidize polystyrene microparticles