Simulations show new phenomenon with nanopore DNA sequencing

Using supercomputers, scientists found a surprising amount of water compression at the nanoscale. These findings could help advance medical diagnostics through creation of nanoscale systems that detect, identify, and sort biomolecules.

Coming soon to exascale computing: Software for chemistry of catalysis

A new 4-year project aims to develop software that will bring the power of exascale computers to the computational study and design of catalytic materials.

Red glow helps identify nanoparticles for delivering RNA therapies

A new screening process could dramatically accelerate the identification of nanoparticles suitable for delivering therapeutic RNA into living cells.

3-D bioprinting of living structures with built-in chemical sensors

Researchers have implemented oxygen sensitive nanoparticles into a gel material that can be used for 3D printing of complex, biofilm and tissue like structures harboring living cells as well as built-in chemical sensors.

Nanoparticles show promise in therapy for triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers found by encapsulating medication use nanoparticles, treatment is more effective in triple-negative breast cancer cells.

Keeping our cells stable: A closer look at microtubules

Researchers have used cryo-electron microscopy to shed light on how a certain protein keeps microtubules stable, and regulates microtubule-based transport within cells.

Chemists develop highly porous material, more precious than diamonds

DUT-60 is a new crystalline framework with the world's highest specific surface and the highest specific pore volume measured so far among all known crystalline framework materials.

Eco-friendly nanoparticles for artificial photosynthesis

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle type for novel use in artificial photosynthesis by adding zinc sulfide on the surface of indium-based quantum dots. These quantum dots produce clean hydrogen fuel from water and sunlight.