NanoTag is a new way to study how DNA and proteins work together. It's a big deal because it skips using IgG, a common tool in older methods. This makes NanoTag more flexible and easier to use. Most methods to study DNA-protein interactions, like ChIP-seq and CUT&Tag, rely on IgG antibodies. These
Dr. Katsuhiko Ariga is a big name in the world of tiny things. He's turned 60, and his work has changed how we see and use nanotechnology. This is not just about making things small. It's about building them smartly. Ariga's work is like playing with building blocks. But these blocks are super tiny
Ever heard of cyanobacteria? They're those tiny blue-green algae that often float around in ponds. But don't let their size fool you. These little guys can pack a punch. They produce toxins that might be messing with our hormones, especially those that help with making babies. Scientists were curio
Cancer is tricky. It hides and grows, making it hard to treat. But what if we could send tiny, smart helpers to find and fight cancer cells? That's the idea behind a new type of nanoparticle. These aren't just any nanoparticles. They're designed to stay calm and inactive while traveling through the
Scientists have created a new tool to help clean up dirty water. They made special foam with tiny bits of graphene and a mix of nickel and cobalt. This foam can help break down a harmful chemical called 2, 3-dichlorophenol. The foam is put into a tube, and water flows through it. The foam uses light
Inside every cell, DNA is packed tightly, like a long, tangled thread. This packing is not random. It's crucial for how our genes work and how cells divide. Scientists have long debated how DNA folds up. Some think it's like a ball of yarn, while others believe it forms loops. Recent research has g
In the world of environmental science, keeping an eye on water quality is super important. Sensors in rivers and other water bodies collect lots of data. But sometimes, this data has errors. These errors can mess up the whole monitoring system. So, scientists are always looking for better ways to fi
Baijiu, a popular Chinese liquor, has a big impact on how good the final drink tastes. To check its quality, scientists have come up with a new idea. They made a special sensor that uses colors and tiny particles to test baijiu. This sensor can tell the difference between eight different things that
Cyanobacteria, often overlooked, are nature's tiny chemists. These blue-green algae pack a punch, producing a variety of biologically active compounds. These compounds play a big role in ecosystems and even hold promise for new medicines. However, tapping into this potential isn't easy. Researchers
Scientists have created special tiny wires, called nanowires, that are really good at turning CO2 into useful stuff. These wires are made of two metals, palladium and copper, arranged in a unique way. The special thing about these wires is that they have tiny surfaces that are under stress, which ma
