Coffee-based staining offers eco-friendly solution for electron microscopy
Researchers at TU Graz have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive…
Virus shells use asymmetry to control RNA release and infection
Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new…
Ultrafast time-resolved observation of non-thermal current-induced switching in an antiferromagnetic Weyl semimetal
Satoh, T. et al. Spin oscillations in antiferromagnetic NiO triggered by circularly polarized light. Phys. Rev. Lett. 105,…
New technique overcomes technological barrier in 3D brain imaging
Scientists at the Swiss Light Source SLS have succeeded in mapping a piece of brain tissue in 3D…
Pioneering technology enables scalable production of human kidney organoids
A research team led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and collaborating with the Biomedical Research…
Research shows the potential of structural nanomedicine in cancer treatment
In a promising advance for cancer treatment, Northwestern University scientists have re-engineered the molecular structure of a common…
Two analgesic drugs may one day be repurposed as anti-tumor therapies
Peripheral afferent neurons – nerves that send signals from all areas of the body to the central nervous…
Unveiling the dual role of HIV integrase in viral replication
The rate of HIV infection continues to climb globally. Around 40 million people live with HIV-1, the most…
Revolutionizing blood diagnostics with real-time QPM technology
Blood tests are among the most common tools in medicine. Scientists are working to make blood cell imaging…
Balancing Weevil Wins 2025 Nikon Small World Photo Contest
Zhang YouKunming, Yunnan, China, 1st Place, Rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) on a grain of rice, Image Stacking, 5X…
What happens when microplastics reach the testes? Study shows autophagy and cell loss
Invisible plastic fragments from common tableware are turning up in semen; now, researchers reveal how nanoscale particles may…
51st Nikon Small World Winners Reveal a Hidden World of Wonders
Nikon has unveiled the winners of its 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. The top 20 winning…