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Novel solvatochromic fluorescent dye enables ultra-sensitive thermal sensing
New molecular thermometer incorporates a solvatochromic fluorescent dye to enable precise temperature sensing through ratiometric fluorescence. By measuring intensity ratios at two wavelengths, it ensures accurate, reliable detection, independent of dye concentration or excitation fluctuations, for enhanced thermal analysis in complex environments.

Nano-spring coating technology boosts stability and energy density in electric vehicle batteries
Researchers have successfully integrated multi-walled carbon nanotubes onto the surface of battery electrode materials, effectively preventing crack formation and minimizing changes in electrode thickness. This breakthrough leads to a far more stable battery, significantly enhancing both performance and longevity.

New cryo-EM images reveal how G-quadruplexes disrupt DNA replication
Using cryo-EM, researchers captured high-resolution images of G4s interacting with DNA replication machinery. Their findings shed light on how G4s disrupt replication and uncover unexpected details of DNA unwinding, offering new insights into genomic stability and disease mechanisms.

Coulomb explosion imaging to track ultrafast UV-induced molecular changes
Scientists have successfully used Coulomb explosion imaging on a complex molecule, 2-thiouracil, for the first time. Their study reveals how UV exposure makes the molecule more reactive, offering insights into similar pharmaceutical compounds.

Unlocking deeper insights into brain regeneration with a novel gene delivery method
Scientists have developed a new method for introducing genes into axolotl neurons—an ideal model for studying how neural circuits form and how they recover after injury—enabling scientists to study the animal's neuronal organization and circuit regeneration in real time.

Intuitive workflows for automated image analysis
JIPipe is an intuitive, metadata-driven tool that creates reproducible image analysis workflows. It allows researchers and core facility managers to build batch-processing solutions for image analysis tasks visually.
