Apr 14, 2025 A new family of enzymes enables precise cuts in single-stranded DNA, offering powerful new tools for genetic engineering and expanding possibilities in biotechnology. (Nanowerk News) A few years ago, the advent of technology known as CRISPR was a major breakthrough in the scientific world. Developed from a...
Molecular nanocages remove 80-90% ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Apr 14, 2025 The porphyrin-based chemical nanocages remove more PFAS from groundwater than traditional filtering methods while keeping toxicity low. (Nanowerk News) Researchers have created a molecular nanocage that captures the bulk of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found in water — and it works better than traditional filtering...
Spin catalysis linked to single-atom and electron-engineered gold nanoclusters
Apr 14, 2025 Scientists precisely removed a gold nanocluster's core atom and outer electron, revealing how spin state affects catalytic activity without structural loss. (Nanowerk News) In a breakthrough that brings nanoscience one step closer to precise control of chemical reactions, a team of researchers from the Hefei Institutes of...
3D superconducting nanobridges enable reconfigurable quantum state control
Apr 14, 2025 Reconfigurable superconducting nanobridges allow spatial control over quantum and classical states, enabling flexible layouts for nanoscale quantum circuit design. (Nanowerk Spotlight) In superconducting research, geometry is not just a detail—it defines how the material behaves. Traditional approaches, constrained to flat films and planar devices, have enabled decades...