➀ Researchers at the University of New Mexico have found that oxalic acid, a compound found in many foods, can produce gadolinium nanoparticles in human tissues;

➁ Gadolinium is a rare-earth metal used in MRI scans, and its contrast agents are administered to enhance image clarity;

➂ The study suggests that oxalic acid may play a role in the formation of nanoparticles that lead to health issues in kidneys and other organs.

➀ Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have developed a new method for effectively modeling seed particles composed of 100–200 atoms using a supercomputer.

➁ The study reveals that temperature and solvent composition have unexpected effects on the shapes of these microscopic particles.

➂ Adding or removing just one atom can sometimes lead to a significant change in the particle's shape.

➀ A study in Advanced Materials Interfaces presents a bio-based nanocomposite coating for urinary catheters to reduce CAUTIs risk;

➁ The coating integrates bactericidal, antibiofilm, and antioxidant properties;

➂ It demonstrates effectiveness against common pathogens and reduces biofilm formation.

➀ A recent study presents a novel acoustofluidic method for intracellular nanoparticle delivery;

➁ The technique enhances membrane permeability and allows controlled interaction between nanoparticles and cell membranes;

➂ The study demonstrates effective delivery of nanoparticles into various cell types with high efficiency.

➀ Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science have improved the speed of DNA-nanoparticle motors by optimizing their design, bringing them closer to the speeds of natural motor proteins.

➁ The DNA-nanoparticle motor uses the 'burnt-bridge' Brownian ratchet mechanism, where the degradation of RNA/DNA bonds propels the motor forward.

➂ By increasing the concentration of RNase H, the speed of the motor was significantly enhanced, though it came at the cost of reduced run length and processivity.