May 02, 2025 Researchers describe a concentric supraparticle system that protects and delivers RNA therapeutics for gene silencing in cancer models. (Nanowerk Spotlight) In RNA-based therapeutics, scientists use RNA molecules to regulate gene expression or introduce instructions for cells to produce specific proteins. These therapies fall into two broad categories....
New database of materials accelerates electronics innovation
May 02, 2025 A massive new database of dielectric material properties could speed up the development of electronics like smartphones and energy storage systems. (Nanowerk News) In a collaboration between Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), researchers have built a comprehensive new database of...
Electricity-generating bacteria may power future innovations
May 02, 2025 Researchers uncover surprising survival strategy that could reshape biotechnology and energy systems (Nanowerk News) A team led by Rice University bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity, using a natural process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead of breathing on oxygen....
World’s first next-generation perovskite betavoltaic cell developed
May 02, 2025 Researchers created the first next-gen betavoltaic cell using carbon-14 quantum dots and a perovskite layer for stable power and high conversion efficiency. (Nanowerk News) A research team led by Professor Su-Il In of the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at DGIST has developed the world’s first...
Graphene-based electronic nose uses AI for analysis
May 02, 2025 This technology converts scent molecules into electrical signals and trains AI models on their unique patterns. It holds great promise for applications in personalized healthcare, the cosmetics industry, and environmental monitoring. (Nanowerk News) A research team led by Professor Hyuk-jun Kwon of the Department of Electrical Engineering...