Plasmonic metamaterial time crystal
Spatial photonic crystals (SPCs) are unique structures for light–matter interactions because they achieve a large and spatially periodic dielectric contrast on wavelength scales1,2,3,4. Their temporal...
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cGAS-mediated type I IFN signaling contributes to disease progression in drug-refractory epilepsy
Huang, Y., Fan, L., Wong, M.Y. et al. cGAS-mediated type I IFN signaling contributes to disease progression in drug-refractory epilepsy. Nat Neurosci (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-026-02384-z https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-026-02384-z...
Millisecond magnetic particle imaging of a cerebral aneurysm phantom with and without flow diverter stent
Kosch, O., Sanches, A.F., Özpeynirci, Y. et al. Millisecond magnetic particle imaging of a cerebral aneurysm phantom with and without flow diverter stent. Commun Eng...
Influence of a comprehensive BPD follow-up clinic on one-year outcomes of patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia discharged on home supplemental oxygen therapy
Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) discharged on supplemental oxygen have complex care needs after discharge. This study explored the impact of a comprehensive BPD clinic...
An RNase domain-dependent microRNA detection with DNA-spiked nanocage for accurate cancer diagnosis
Kim, H.H., Seol, Y.H., Park, D.K. et al. An RNase domain-dependent microRNA detection with DNA-spiked nanocage for accurate cancer diagnosis. Nat Commun (2026). Tags: cancer...
Psychological impact of body mass index changes in older adults: a 12-year longitudinal study
Chou, YC., Cheng, FS., Weng, SH. et al. Psychological impact of body mass index changes in older adults: a 12-year longitudinal study. BMC Geriatr (2026)....
Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic ion paired ciprofloxacin-loaded inhalable liposomal dry powder
Jeon, Y., Lee, JJ., Choi, M. et al. Preparation and characterization of hydrophobic ion paired ciprofloxacin-loaded inhalable liposomal dry powder. J. Pharm. Investig. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40005-026-00824-3...
In vivo CRISPR base editing for treatment of Huntington’s disease
Shirguppe, S., Gapinske, M., Swami, D. et al. In vivo CRISPR base editing for treatment of Huntington’s disease. Nat. Biomed. Eng (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-026-01747-y https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-026-01747-y Tags:...
Comment on: ‘Modelled impact of a multi-cancer early detection screening programme on cancer treatment in England
Zhang, R., Wei, Z. Comment on: ‘Modelled impact of a multi-cancer early detection screening programme on cancer treatment in England’. Br J Cancer (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-026-03562-3...
Taufer Leads NSF-Funded $9 Million Team to Accelerate AI-Driven Discovery
A project led by Michela Taufer, a MathWorks Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received a $9 million grant from the National Science...
Massey researchers uncover pathway that could transform glioblastoma treatment options
Newly published work in Neuro-Oncology spotlights a molecular vulnerability in glioblastoma (GBM), the most aggressive primary brain tumor. The study, led by researchers at Virginia...
New antimicrobials may help combat deadly drug-resistant infections
Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Manchester report a strategy to engineer next-generation antifungals that are both more potent and less toxic...
AI Tool Acts Like a Molecular Shrink Ray, Redesigns Proteins Reliably
Duke University School of Medicine researchers have unveiled Raygun, an artificial intelligence framework that can redesign proteins at a scale reminiscent of natural evolution. Unlike...
Nanjing University Team Proposes PIEM Concept to Transform Microbiome Research
A July 20, 2026 review in Immunity & Inflammation reframes microbiome science by proposing a hidden population: persistent intracellular extraintestinal microbes, or PIEMs. Led by...
Rational Design of Disordered Proteins Enables Sequence-Function Investigation
Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDRs)—segments that do not adopt a single stable 3D structure—are common across life and perform crucial cellular jobs. Yet while scientists can...