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Chemistry
Defect engineered metal organic framework provides rapid detection of nerve agents
(a) EDS analysis of MOF-525-1, (b) SEM images of MOF-525-1, (c) Distribution of specific elements of MOF-525-1. Credit: Advanced Functional Materials (2025). doi:10.1002/adfm.202425082 Neurological agents are highly toxic chemical warfare agents that inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in the nervous system, causing severe symptoms such as seizures and respiratory failure. Timely detection of these agents is important for protecting human health. Current…
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Nanotechnology
Biocompatible nanoadaptive agents provide hope for safer corneal transplantation, reducing the risk of inflammation and infection
DNA protein hybrid cage-like nanoadhein for corneal transplantation. Credit: Jin Zao and Feng Chang from I & Ent Hospital at Hudan University Researchers from the Eye and Otolaryngology Hospital at the University of Fudan in China have developed a new biocompatible nanoadhein agent for corneal transplantation. Nanoadvice agents are based on tetrahedral framework nucleic acids in combination with functionalized polymorphic…
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Other Sciences
Virtual agents can increase trust in police for people with immigrant backgrounds
“How was it?” In this study, participants were asked to interact with a virtual police officer. Credit: Informatik V / JMU Can virtual agents strengthen the trust of people with immigrant backgrounds within the police force? A team of researchers from the University of Würzburg investigated this. The results surprised even those in charge. Intelligent virtual agents can help strengthen…
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