Activating calcium channels leads to a deadly influx of calcium ions into tumor cells
An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.

Calcium Overload for Cancer Therapy

MRI-Based Method Measures Tumor Malignancy
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) used to detects water exchange across the membranes of cancer cells

Nanosensors for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Glucose oxidase/carbon nanotube conjugates for near-infrared fluorescent sensors

DNA-Barcoded Nanoprobe Detects Active Proteases
New class of activity-based protease sensors based on plasmonic nanostructures show high sensitivity

Photoswitchable Bactericide
Light-controlled functionalized nanomaterial kills either Gram-negative or Gram-positive bacteria

Using Click Chemistry To Improve Viral Infection Modeling
New approach to virus visualization and labeling

New Adjuvants for Improved Vaccines
Diversification of a new α-galactosyl ceramide hotspot boosts adjuvant properties

A Reversible Water-Based Electrostatic Adhesive
New class of adhesive forms electrostatic bonds; can be detached in highly acidic or alkaline solutions

Real-Time Visualization of Inter-Plant Communication
Increase in cytosolic calcium ion concentration in leaves exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) triggers defense responses

Efficient Biohybrid Batteries
Fast-charging hybrid microbial fuel cell and CO2 electrolyzer based on formic acid