Researchers from Lobachevsky University and Nanyang Technological University have developed a new method for obtaining bismuth-containing apatite, a material with antimicrobial properties. The team used solid-phase synthesis and thermodynamic modeling to study the compound's crystal structure and behavior under operating conditions.
Variation potential, a unique electrical signal, influences light absorption and electron transfer in plant cells. The signal causes acidification, increasing light energy absorption but also dissipation, and rapidly increases electron flow through the chloroplast electron transport chain.
Researchers at Lobachevsky University have made significant progress in understanding the shape of the energy dissipation curve of edge states in topological insulators. The study reveals specific and measurable regularities that affect the physical properties of electron gases, including new peaks in absorption spectra and changes in ...
Researchers at Lobachevsky University have developed a new generation of targeted anti-cancer drugs for photodynamic therapy. The newly synthesized molecules accumulate tens of times more efficiently and faster than existing photosensitizer parts, opening up possibilities for creating a new class of cancer treatments.
Research by Lobachevsky University and Moscow State University found that cytoplasmic streaming is involved in the transmission of signals within giant cells of Chara algae. The study showed that signal molecules formed in illuminated areas propagated with the moving cytoplasm, affecting photosynthesis and enhancing fluorescence in oth...
Researchers propose a new approach to estimate degree of similarity between coordination polyhedra and reference polyhedra. The method is tested on over 400 crystalline structures and demonstrates its consistency with structural crystal chemistry theorems.
Researchers at Lobachevsky University and University of Calabria propose new visual techniques to compare nature-inspired and deterministic global optimization algorithms. Their experiments show that both classes of methods are competitive, with performance depending on computational budget.
A team of scientists from Lobachevsky University, the Institute of Applied Physics and Chalmers University developed a new software tool called PICADOR for simulating ultra-dense electron-positron plasmas. The simulations showed that the plasma density can exceed 10^26 particles per cubic centimeter under certain conditions.
Researchers at Lobachevsky University create a liposomal form of porphyrazine photosensitizer to enhance targeted delivery to tumors, minimizing impact on surrounding tissues. The new formulation shows high cellular uptake and potent photoinduced toxicity, paving the way for effective photodynamic therapy.
Lobachevsky University scientists discovered that GDNF protects cultures from cell death and maintains network activity during hypoxia. The neurotrophic factor partially negates the consequences of hypoxia by influencing synaptic plasticity.
Researchers at Lobachevsky University have synthesized a multifunctional compound with anti-tumor properties, achieved through the combination of a photoactive organic dye, biological vector, linker, and hydrophilizing fragments. The new compound selectively accumulates in tumor tissues due to its ability to bind to growth factor recep...
Researchers at Lobachevsky University have developed a new type of magnetic semiconductor layer that demonstrates spin-dependent phenomena at room temperature. The layers, fabricated using pulsed laser deposition, exhibit ferromagnetic properties and unique spin-split band structures.
Researchers studying nervous system adaptation to ischemic damage hope to develop effective therapeutic strategies by understanding how neural networks function under stress. They have developed methods for modeling different phases of ischemia and studied the features of neural network operation under such effects.
Lobachevsky University scientists find that moderate temperature increase induces small electrical responses in plant leaves. These responses are observed even at lower temperatures, suggesting a possible natural occurrence under field conditions. The research opens prospects for controlling plant resistance to high temperatures by reg...
Researchers at Lobachevsky University have found that bee venom inhibits the growth of malignant tumors and can enhance biological activity in the body. The study also suggests that bee products may be used to treat diabetes mellitus by lowering blood sugar levels.
Researchers have developed a one-stage technology for producing artificial nano-hydroxyapatite with increased biocompatibility and controllable properties. The material can be used in orthopedics, pharmaceuticals, aesthetic medicine and coatings for medical devices.
Lobachevsky University scientists have identified five new forms of the Cypripedium guttatum orchid with distinct flower coloring. The forms exhibit high intraspecific polymorphism, with the most pronounced distinction between externemaculatum and semialbum.
Researchers at Lobachevsky University are creating a neurochip that can transmit signals to healthy brain cells, potentially replacing damaged areas. The team aims to develop an artificial neural network of 100 nerve cells within three years.
A new computational framework allows working with infinities and infinitesimals numerically, giving unexpected answers to two long-standing Hilbert problems. The Infinity Computer supercomputer enables numerical computations with infinite and infinitesimal numbers, previously only symbolically represented.
Researchers at Lobachevsky University have developed a mathematical model to explain cognitive dissonance through the lens of information images. The theory posits that there is a limited space filled with interacting information images, governed by laws that determine real and virtual activities.
Researchers at Lobachevsky University are developing a neural network prototype based on memristors that can analyze and classify living cell culture dynamics. The project aims to create compact electronic devices that function as part of bio-like neural networks in conjunction with living biological cultures.
Researchers developed a new method for solving complex global optimization problems, which can be represented as multidimensional hypercubes. The diagonal approach offers improved speed and takes into account qualitative features in the function's behavior.