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Engineering disease analyte response in peptide self-assembly

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10757-10769
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01860E, Review Article
Open Access
Sihan Yu, Matthew J. Webber
The need to enhance the precision and specificity of therapeutic nanocarriers has led to the development of nanoscale peptide assemblies capable of sensing and responding to disease-related analytes.
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Retraction: Biologically responsive, sustainable release from metallo-drug coordinated 1D nanostructures

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11042-11042
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB90170C, Retraction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Naohiro Kameta, Soo Jin Lee, Mitsutoshi Masuda, Toshimi Shimizu
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Photoresponsive prodrug-based liposomes for controllable release of the anticancer drug chlorambucil

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01620C, Paper
Xiaoting Wang, Guangtian Suo, Shinan Ma, Chunxi Yang, Chunyan Bao
A photoresponsive lipid prodrug was designed to form nanomedicines for accurate and controllable drug release in response to light irradiation.
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Nanobiopolymers in cancer therapeutics: advancing targeted drug delivery through sustainable and controlled release mechanisms

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB00599F, Review Article
Shikha Gulati, Nabeela Ansari, Yamini Moriya, Kumud Joshi, Disha Prasad, Gargi Sajwan, Shefali Shukla, Sanjay Kumar, Rajender S. Varma
Nanobiopolymers in cancer therapeutics offer sustainable and targeted drug delivery with controlled release, enhancing treatment efficacy while ensuring sustainability and biodegradability for improved patient care.
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Bharat Biotech releases Covaxin Phase-3 trial data, claims 77.8% efficacy

Vaccine also offers 65% protection against Delta variant, according to firm




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The Scindias: Straddling royalty and politics with equal ease

Rasheed Kidwai’s book on the Gwalior royal family is as much a palace chronicle as it is a companion volume to modern Indian political history




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Probing the role of ligation and exonuclease digestion towards non-specific amplification in bioanalytical RCA assays

Analyst, 2024, 149,5491-5503
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00866A, Paper
Vandana Kuttappan Nair, Chandrika Sharma, Shrawan Kumar, Mrittika Sengupta, Souradyuti Ghosh
Comprehensive quantitative analysis of various ligation and digestion conditions to identify and minimize non-specific amplification in RCA bioanalytical methods.
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Molecularly imprinted polymer sensors for biomarker detection in cardiovascular diseases

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01103A, Critical Review
Wenteng Tang, Junlei Han, Wenhong Zhang, Huimin Li, Jun Chen, Wei Song, Li Wang
Molecularly imprinted polymer sensors, combined with electrochemical, optical, thermal, and acoustic detection technologies, detect biomarkers for key cardiovascular diseases: coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, and heart failure.
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In silico validation of allosteric inhibitors targeting Zika virus NS2B–NS3 protease

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27684-27693
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02867H, Paper
Yeng-Tseng Wang, Yuan-Chin Hsieh, Tin-Yu Wu
The Zika virus (ZIKV), a member of the Flaviviridae family, poses a major threat to human health because of the lack of effective antiviral drugs.
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Emerging polymeric materials for treatment of oral diseases: design strategy towards a unique oral environment

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3273-3301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01039B, Review Article
Open Access
Bo Jia, Beibei Zhang, Jianhua Li, Jinlong Qin, Yisheng Huang, Mingshu Huang, Yue Ming, Jingjing Jiang, Ran Chen, Yufen Xiao, Jianzhong Du
We highlight the recent progress and design strategies of polymeric materials with tailored functions to overcome the highly movable and wet, microbial and inflammatory environment in the oral cavity for treatment of oral diseases.
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Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Spanish GP and increase F1 lead

Max Verstappen has steered his Red Bull to victory at the Spanish Grand Prix to increase his lead of the Formula 1 drivers championship




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Daniel Ricciardo released by Red Bull F1 team; replaced by Liam Lawson for rest of 2024 season

The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race




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No excursions, please!

How safe are student outings undertaken by institutions?




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There must be ease of winding up business, too

Why a business that wants to down shutters must be offered the right kind of support




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Bidirectional strain release in a thermosalient organic salt crystal induced by anisotropic thermal expansion and phase transformation

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04764H, Communication
Priyasha Harsha, Dinabandhu Das
Two-way release of strain followed by jumping in an organic salt crystal can be attributed to the anisotropic thermal expansion by heating and phase transformation followed by shear deformation of the crystals by cooling.
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Recent Advances in Photochemical Strain-Release Reactions of Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05108D, Highlight
Xiang Zhou, Ye Hu, Yao Huang, Yang Xiong
Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (BCBs) are attractive compounds for their beautiful “butterfly” conformations, distinctive properties, and novel reactivities. As soon as the first example had been synthesized, a wide range of strain-release reactions...
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The Gods must be pleased

How the Gujarathi Vaishnava community bond together over food they prepare for the annual Annakoot festival




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Updated production-ready Gemini models, reduced 1.5 Pro pricing, increased rate limits, and more

Learn about the latest updates to Google's Gemini models, including reduced pricing for Gemini 1.5 Pro, increased rate limits, faster performance, enhanced quality, and more.




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Announcing Build with Google AI release 3: A Season of Gemma!

The season showcases new applications of Gemma, including a personal AI code assistant and projects for non-English tasks and business email processing.




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A multi-technique analysis of gelatin biodegradation on the surface of core–shell nanoparticles by Alteromonas macleodii extracellular proteases

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1429-1441
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00523B, Paper
Sergio Fernández-Castillo Suárez, Cécile Courrèges, Javier Jiménez-Lamana, Simon Godin, Sophie Nolivos, Régis Grimaud, Luisa Ronga, Joanna Szpunar, Joachim Allouche
Multi-technique characterization at the nanoscale of gelatin biodegradation on the surface of core–shell nanoparticles by extracellular proteases.
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Fe–carbon nanofiber-modified Mo-MOF for the controlled release and translocation of micronutrients in plants

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1597-1611
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00833A, Paper
Komal Pandey, Rishabh Anand Omar, Nishith Verma, Govind Gupta
Fe-CNF/Mo-MOF releases Mo and Fe in soil upon degradation by resident rhizobacteria and translocates the micronutrients to plant roots, shoots, and leaves.
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Release and stability of two tebuconazole nanoformulations in different aquatic media

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1612-1621
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00790A, Paper
Rocío López-Cabeza, Mahleh Eghbalinejad, Melanie Kah, Renato Grillo, Zuzana Bílková, Jan Kotouček, Jakub Hofman
Novel formulations for pesticides based on nano-sized carriers loaded with active substances (i.e., nanopesticides) have been developed in recent years to enhance the technical, environmental, and toxicological properties of pesticides.
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WhatsApp releases status archive feature for businesses on Android

WhatsApp will roll out the functionality to more users in the coming weeks




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July retail inflation eases to 5-month low

At 6.7%, still far from RBI’s target; industrial growth dips to 12.3% in June




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FinMin releases Revenue Deficit Grant of ₹7,183 crore to 14 States

West Bengal received the highest amount of ₹1,132.25 crore




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Ease of NPS account opening: PFRDA allows digital onboarding through Central KYC

Central KYC (CKYC) is managed by CERSAI, which is government authorised entity to function as Central KYC Registry




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‘Sharp increase in Railway freight traffic indicative of strong revival in economic activity post-Covid’

Revenue-earning freight traffic for April–Nov period was saw an 8.3 per cent higher y-o-y at 976.8 million tonnes




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Sakinaka murder-suicide: cops say deceased’s brother was harassing him




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Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024: NCP releases first list, Ajit Pawar to contest from Baramati

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is expected to face his nephew, Yugendra Pawar of the NCP (SP), marking the second political battle within the Pawar family over control of Baramati seat; 38 candidates in first list, including 26 sitting MLAs




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Bombay High Court orders Customs Dept. to release artworks of Francis Newton Souza and Akbar Padamsee in next two weeks  

The High Court pulled up the Customs Department of Mumbai and said that every nude painting or every painting depicting some sexual intercourse poses cannot be styled as obscene




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Maharashtra Assembly elections: Final list to be released on October 26, says Congress

Congress leaders reiterate that there is no conflict within the Maha Vikas Aghadi




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Mumbai police release woman held for giving death threat to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

According to the police, Fatima Khan is well-qualified but mentally unstable




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Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024: Ajit Pawar’s NCP releases poll manifesto, promises to raise Ladki Bahin scheme amount

For farmers, the Nationalist Congress Party promised to raise the Shetkari Sanman Nidhi scheme amount from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 per year.




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Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024: Uddhav's Sena (UBT) releases manifesto; promises to scrap Dharavi project, provide free education

The party leader unveils Maharashtra Assembly polls manifesto with promises of free education, stable prices for essential items, and scrapping Dharavi project




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BJP promises Ladki Bahin aid increase, skill census

Skill census, stipend for students, loan waiver to farmers, food and shelter to all the poor some of the highlights




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Jigra Teaser: Can't Wait For The Film!

This is no straight-forward sob story, observes Mayur Sanap.




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No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

'After Diwali, I don't see this trend of re-releases going forward. We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.'




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Indian-origin scientist discovers protein function that may treat age-related diseases




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Temple firecrackers blast: Kerala cabinet sanctions Rs 4 lakh compensation for next of kin of deceased




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PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.




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CMS Info Systems reports 8% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹91 crore

The company said slower consumption, elections and intense rains in the first half (H1) of FY25, which impacted realisations




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Amazon won’t release new Alexa until 2025: Report

Until sometime ago, users were able to access the beta version of Alexa using an Echo but that has been cut off now




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HTML5 Boilerplate 9.0.1 Released

See it on GitHub! View it on npm! This release was kicked off because of Gulp 5. Gulp 5 has breaking changes so we had to work through the upgrade manually. In the process of doing that upgrade we discovered a couple of bugs. Christian Oliff noticed that tests were failing on Windows I noticed […]




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Out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala is highest in country despite increased State investments

National Health Accounts figures show the per capita out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala stands at ₹7,889. However, Kerala also tops the list when it comes to the per capita government spending on health, at ₹4,338




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$25-million Pandemic Fund aims to curb ‘zoonotic’ diseases

The Centre will implement the G20 Pandemic Fund, which is aimed at enhancing the country’s “animal health security”, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).




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Stop abuse of patent monopolies in rare diseases, say patient representatives and treatment activists 

They seek urgent intervention by government, courts, and lawmakers into the issue  




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'The Appetite For Horror Has Increased'

'How to hold people's attention is challenging.'




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The smart man’s disease…

… you agree with someone’s view but just cannot acknowledge it with a firm ‘yes’




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To curb price rise, Centre releases more grain stock under open market sale

Government hopes the measure will ensure adequate domestic availability of rice, wheat and atta; it plans to bring down reserve price of rice by ₹200 a quintal, which will now be ₹2,900 a quintal




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House panel tells government to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production

Standing Committee also questions the high GST rate on components of fertilizers