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Single-molecule imaging reveals nucleated growth mechanism of viral capsids

Oxford University researchers have captured the step-by-step assembly of individual virus-like particles, revealing how simple molecular interactions can reliably build these complex biological structures. The results have been published today (16 September) in Nature.

17 Sep 2026

Technological roadmap proposed for lifetime brain-wide neural recordings

Understanding the brain requires tools that can follow neural activity across many scales: from millisecond electrical spikes in individual neurons to brain-wide circuit dynamics that change over months, years, and even a lifetime.

9 Sep 2026

Dual-drug microneedle patch targets inflammation and fat browning

The worldwide obesity crisis has become a dominant public health crisis across the globe. Over 3 billion people worldwide currently suffer from obesity, and forecasts warn the number will rise above 4 billion by 2035, accounting for more than half the global population.

4 Sep 2026

MXene-based hydrogel offers dual-action treatment for periodontitis

Periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease worldwide. It leads to periodontal tissue destruction, alveolar bone resorption, and ultimately tooth loosening and loss, severely impacting patients' oral function and quality of life.

4 Sep 2026

New microfluidic chip predicts personalized glioblastoma treatment responses

Even for the same brain tumor treated with the same anticancer drug, the effect can differ from patient to patient.

17 Aug 2026

Researchers call for stronger safety testing of lip cosmetics

New peer-reviewed publications find significant gaps in lip product regulation and safety testing, including reliance on inappropriate skin models and significant underestimation of usage and ingestion rates, leaving consumers exposed to potential risks.

4 Aug 2026

Flexible sensing-memory integrated platform advances physiological health monitoring

A wearable health monitoring system that achieves seamless integration of sensing and memory functions is of great significance for real-time physiological signal acquisition and processing.

30 Jul 2026

Brain cancer Achilles heel revealed in the hours after surgery

Scientists in Britain and Spain have discovered critical windows after glioblastoma surgery when the brain’s defenses falter, creating a rare chance to deliver powerful treatments exactly where needed.

29 Jul 2026

Strategic collaboration funds interdisciplinary projects to improve cancer care

Rice University's Synthesis X Center and Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center have awarded $90,000 in seed grants as part of a new strategic collaboration.

8 Jul 2026

New stretchable bioelectronics advance wearable and implantable health monitoring

Wearable and implantable biosensors have the potential to revolutionize health care by diagnosing, monitoring, and even treating a wide range of health conditions.

11 Jun 2026

Click chemistry advances precision oncology by merging imaging and therapyly

Conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy often struggle with poor targeting, leading to severe systemic toxicity and drug resistance.

19 May 2026

Glucose acts as a metabolic signal for myelin development

Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have uncovered a surprising link between low brain sugar levels and the development of myelin - the protective coating that allows nerve cells to communicate rapidly and efficiently.

30 Apr 2026

New nanomaterial enhances bioimaging and targeted cancer drug delivery

The Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group (GNano) at the University of São Paulo's São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC-USP) in Brazil has discovered a way to transform hydroxyapatite, a bioceramic material, into a nanoparticle with enhanced intrinsic luminescence.

18 Mar 2026

Gold nanoclusters may help detect diseases from blood samples

An extensive computational study by researchers from the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) predicted that gold nanoclusters could selectively recognize chiral biomolecules.

16 Mar 2026

Research clarifies micelle interactions driving sustained drug release

Polymer micelles are tiny, self-assembled particles that are revolutionizing the landscape of drug delivery and nanomedicine.

9 Feb 2026

Bioadhesive patches target remaining glioblastoma cells after surgery

Glioblastoma is the most prevalent and aggressive brain tumor. It proliferates very rapidly, is highly invasive, and there is currently no treatment capable of halting its progression or curing it, which means life expectancy after diagnosis is very short.

6 Feb 2026

New contact lens technology offers high-sensitivity, real-time intraocular pressure monitoring

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among people who are unable to monitor and manage their intraocular pressure (IOP) daily. The current tools for IOP measurement are not portable, convenient, easily accessible, or capable of continuous (24/7) monitoring.

27 Jan 2026