Increased extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness, a hallmark of risk in cardiovascular disease (CVD), is closely associated with inflammation triggered by immune cell infiltration in the vessel wall.

With the rapid revolution in super-resolution microscopy, the resolution of far-field optical microscopy has entered the sub-nanometer era, providing new insights into macromolecules in vitro and in situ.

The intricate structure of the brain at various scales is linked to its functional and biomechanical properties. Since understanding the biomechanical properties is vital for comprehending brain diseases, development, and injuries, measurements at different scales are necessary.

α-Synuclein (α-Syn) is a presynaptic protein primarily associated with Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

ATP-sensitive potassium (K_ATP) channels are integral components in excitable cells, particularly in cardiomyocytes, serving as critical regulators of cellular metabolism and electrical excitability.

Constructing efficient and stable organic solar cells is the prerequisite toward organic photovoltaics with practical applications. A research team from China has developed a vacuum-assisted thermal annealing method for organic solar cells, which optimizes the active layer and realizes a “p-i-n” structure. Achieving a maximum power conversion efficiency of 20.5% and an extrapolated lifetime exceeding 54,000 hours, providing a practical approach to overcoming the trade-off between efficiency and stability.