Scientists achieve reconfigurable 3D optical manipulation of microscopic particles
Researchers have developed a method for precisely controlling the 3D arrangement of microscopic particles using laser light and a phase-changing gel medium.
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Researchers have developed a method for precisely controlling the 3D arrangement of microscopic particles using laser light and a phase-changing gel medium.
Researchers explore the potential of porous silicon nanotube bundles as nanocarriers for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) into cells, achieving around 50% knockdown of a target protein. This drug delivery approach holds promise for RNA therapeutics.
Novel dual energy harvesting device combines magnetic field and ultrasonic waves to safely generate over 50 mW - enough to swiftly recharge pacemakers without surgery.
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