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Disrupting the mechanism pathogens use to infect host cells
New understanding of the communication system between pathogens and host cells provides a way to avoid antimicrobial resistance.
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Researchers discover a new way charged macromolecules self-assemble
Researchers found that uniformly charged macromolecules — or molecules, such as proteins or DNA, which contain many atoms all with the same electrical charge — can self-assemble into very large structures.
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Researchers use graphene for same-time, same-position biomolecule isolation and sensing
The study has highlighted an important advance in using graphene for electrokinetic bio-sample processing and analysis.
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A new polymer system promises to revolutionise drug delivery
Scientists have engineered a new class of material which is able to both withstand the harsh acidic conditions of the stomach and then dissolve predictably in the comparatively gentle environment of the small intestine.
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New cancer immunotherapy shows promise in early tests
Researchers report that in preclinical models they can amplify macrophage immune responses against cancer using a self-assembling supramolecule...