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Revolutionary materials that conduct electricity like metals while bending like plastics are transforming everything from batteries to brain implants. Discover how conductive polymers went from Nobel Prize discovery to cutting-edge biomedical breakthroughs.

Advances in drug development are improving the pipeline of siRNA therapeutics.

Explore eight leading trends in drug discovery that are improving cancer treatment, identifying neurodegenerative conditions, and even preparing for a future pandemic

PFAS molecules have remarkable properties. However, increasing concerns about health impacts are driving new regulations and the search for alternatives.

What can an analysis of 310,000+ articles and patents tell us about the rise of AI for science? Learn about AI integration in scientific research, with guidance for researchers, institutions, and policymakers.

Thermal energy storage systems leverage specialized materials and processes that absorb, store, and release thermal energy as needed. What role can they plan in helping to make renewable energy more efficient?

Critical metals play crucial roles in modern industries, but are uneven in abundance and geographic distribution. Fortunately, new research and methods may help meet market needs.

With the advent of genetic editing technology, researchers are increasingly able to address immuno-compatibility issues, getting closer to making organs and tissues available for transplant from animal donors to human recipients.

Spatial transcriptomics provides unprecedented insights into the organization, function, and interactions of cells within complex tissues, allowing a deeper understanding of cellular composition and activity.

Explore some of the most successful recent applications of AI in research with experts from 3M, the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and CAS.

Since many catalysts and reagents show sensitivity to moisture, water was often excluded as a potential solvent. Now, it appears that many organic transformations can be achieved either in water or on water without using harmful chemicals or volatile organic compounds as solvents.

Fungal infections represent a growing threat to global health. But while publications and clinical trials have declined recently, renewed interest from researchers and the pharmaceutical industry may lead to new breakthroughs.

MAIT cells are a relatively new discovery compared to other types of unconventional T cells, and researchers are making progress using them as “off-the-shelf” immunotherapies.

Once considered a scientific curiosity, static electricity is an age-old principle being revolutionized by the advent of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs).

Breakthroughs in assisted reproductive technology could overcome infertility challenges.

There are about 200 billion metric tons of lithium in the ocean, and researchers are exploring new ways to extract this element from seawater more efficiently.

Como a IA está impulsionando a pesquisa científica de ponta e inovadora?

Resumo do webinar sobre o cenário de administração de medicamentos à base de lipídios

Innovations in aerogel processing are making them potentially useful in applications beyond insulation, such as energy storage, catalysis, drug delivery, and more.

Ouça o que os principais especialistas dizem sobre as tendências da ciência dos materiais para 2025

Novos avanços na terapia genética de microRNA

Preview the new CAS report, "Lipid-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Unlock the Future of Drug Delivery," with a snapshot of what we uncovered—the designs of the most commonly cited lipid-based DDS.

Discover how custom digital solutions can help companies build resilient and efficient biotech supply chains while accelerating innovation.

2025 trends in materials science including breakthroughs in metamaterials, industrial decarbonization, and consumer goods.

Como as vacinas de mRNA poderiam revolucionar a luta contra doenças além da COVID-19?