Cell membranes cradle, protect, and gatekeep living cells. Membranes can even affect how a cell behaves. But membranes' own erratic behavior has puzzled scientists for years. Turns out, it's all about ...

Wavelength and propagation direction (angle) are two fundamental properties of light. The ability to selectively control both a specific wavelength and a specific angle forms the physical foundation ...

Both structures comprise amphiphilic molecules with hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) components. This dual nature allows them to interact with water and lipids.

Lipid bilayers in mammalian membranes can have a more asymmetric composition than previously thought, new research shows. This lipid abundance asymmetry is enabled by the unique properties of ...

Researchers have created a bilayer metasurface made of two stacked layers of titanium dioxide nanostructures, opening new possibilities for structuring light. Almost a decade ago, Harvard engineers ...

From vaccines to personalized cancer therapies, scientists are studying the use of mRNA across many clinical applications. However, there are several factors that are unique to mRNA drug product ...

LNPs are solid or semi-solid particles at room temperature. They are composed of a lipid core stabilized by surfactants or other agents. This lipid core provides a hydrophobic environment ideal for ...

From Luca Guadagnino's steamy duo of "Challengers" and "Queer" to George Miller's gonzo "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," see the most eye-catching posters unveiled this year. Often, the first taste of an ...

The unusual stacking imparts various angle-dependent properties to tBLG. 2 Moiré patterns are generated by graphene-graphene interactions resulting from the relative layer orientations. These highly ...