In a world first, scientists have found a new way to direct stem cells to heart tissue
Scientists hijack bacteria’s homing ability
Surfaces and Interfaces
Designer proteins come to form complex patterns on crystal surface
Artificial proteins can self-assemble on a crystal surface by matching the pattern of amino acids in the protein with the atoms of the crystal
Moving molecules through membranes
Precision analysis with laser light reveals the secrets of transporting drugs across membranes
Making cancer stem cells visible to the immune system
New results may enable innovative treatment concept against leukemia
Reduced adhesion between tissues could create microscopic tumours
Mechanics study boosts our understanding of tumour evolution
Antimicrobial magnetic bots make short work of biofilms
Catalytic devices kill, degrade and remove bacterial colonies on teeth and other surfaces
Connected pores keep polar bears and penguins warm
Penguin feathers and polar bear fur hold the key for designing effective thermal insulating materials
Origami-inspired folding stretches to curved surfaces
Technique could be used, for example, on bone-substituting biomaterials used in the treatment of large bone defects
Lipid nanotablet makes tiny biocomputer
Nanoparticle-modified platform resembles a biological cellular membrane