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Uncovering Hidden Protein Damage Behind Cataracts

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Biomimetic EVs Treat Pulmonary Fibrosis via ROS Scavenging & Anti-Inflammation
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Photothermal/ONOO–-Generating Imaging-Therapy Nanoplatform
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Chemistry Europe’s Top Summer 2025 Book & Podcast Picks
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AI Drug Hunt Reveals Promising Alzheimer’s Leads
AI meets chemistry to uncover potent AChE inhibitors; six new molecules could pave the way for safer, more effective Alzheimer’s treatments.

Smart gel halts brain tumor spread
A novel hyaluronic acid hydrogel locally blocks MMP-2, stopping glioblastoma cells from migrating and reducing tumor recurrence risk

Targeted heat therapy for clots using smart nanomicelles
Smart nanomicelles target clots via activated platelets and dissolve them with heat, offering a safer, drug-free approach to thrombolysis

Aggregation-Enhanced Tetrahedral DNA Nanostructures for Targeted Drug Delivery
TACs System: A Precision Nanotherapeutic Strategy for Combating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

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