A glimpse into the nanoworld of lymphocyte cell membranes

University of Freiburg researchers have applied super-resolution methods to study the organization of receptors on B lymphocytesAntigen receptors on B lymphocytes sense foreign molecules, such as pathogens or vaccines, and activate the B cells to produce antibodies that protect humans against many diseases. Prof. Dr. Michael Reth, Scientific Director...

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Inexpensive new carbon-based catalysts can be fine-tuned

Researchers at MIT and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a new type of catalyst that can be tuned to promote desired chemical reactions, potentially enabling the replacement of expensive and rare metals in fuel cells. The new catalyst is carbon-based, made of graphite with additional compounds bonded to the edges of two-dimensional...

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Nanocapsule able to protect nutrients in beverages and food supplements

Researchers at the National University of Mexico (UNAM) developed a nanostructured system capable of protecting the active compounds of juices and nutritional supplements from high temperatures during the pasteurization process, in order to retain their nutritional properties. Maria de la Luz Zambrano...

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