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.