Researchers created an electrospun fiber blending protein and polymer, demonstrating gradual protein release. The study showcases the versatility of blended mats for biomedical applications like burn dressings, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
Researchers combined data from radio and optical telescopes to determine the origins and nature of quasar light. By measuring the polarization, they can tell which part of radiation came from the jet and determine its direction.
Researchers developed a smart material that can analyze multiple environment parameters to ensure effective drug delivery. The material achieves high sensitivity in detecting low concentrations of DNA, making it promising for express DNA analysis and next-generation drugs.
Researchers at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology propose a radically new biosensor design that could increase detector sensitivity many times over, making it suitable for mobile and wearable devices. The new layout aims to make biosensors easier to manufacture, cheaper, and more responsive.
Researchers created a neural network that autonomously finds solutions well-adapted to quantum advantage demonstrations, aiding in developing new efficient quantum computers. This breakthrough enables the prediction of quantum advantages in complex networks, which is crucial for creating cost-effective and reliable quantum devices.
The International Arctic Station (IAS), dubbed Snowflake, will be a fully autonomous facility powered by renewable energy sources and hydrogen fuel. The station aims to test and promote environmentally friendly technologies for life support and remote settlement maintenance in the Arctic region.
Researchers at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have identified quinone molecules in the C ring of ATP synthase, a molecular machine that produces energy-conserving compound ATP. The discovery opens up new avenues for understanding how cells store and utilize energy.
Researchers have developed a method to synthesize large-area, atomically thin molybdenum disulfide films with modified structures depending on the synthesis temperature. The resulting films show promise for use in electronic devices and optical communication, with potential breakthroughs in transparent and flexible electronics.
Scientists have shed light on the structure and functioning mechanism of CysLT receptors, regulating inflammatory responses associated with allergic disorders. The study identified critical ligand-binding determinants, enabling better understanding of receptor-ligand complexes and potential drug targets.
Researchers used computer modeling to refine graphite's melting curve, finding it actually undergoes sublimation. Graphene was found to 'melt' into a gaseous state, enabling better understanding of phase transitions in low-dimensional materials.
Physicists from MIPT and Russian universities have developed a parametric model to predict optimal waveguide configurations for magnonic circuits. The research reveals that spin wave interference can cause significant signal loss, leading to a breakthrough in designing efficient magnonic logic elements.
The MIPT team developed a new method for reinforcement learning with demonstrations, enabling rapid solution of hierarchical problems in Minecraft. This approach opens opportunities for applying reinforcement learning to real-world tasks like autonomous vehicle control and manipulator control.
Researchers from MIPT and their international colleagues achieved a breakthrough in nonvolatile memory devices by measuring electric potential distribution across a ferroelectric capacitor. The new memory cell has been shown to endure 10 billion rewrite cycles, surpassing current flash drives.
Researchers successfully transmitted a signal over 520 km at 200 Gbps using commercial cables and stimulated Raman scattering effect, increasing signal-to-noise ratio. The system uses remote optically pumped amplifiers to amplify the signal along the link without electrical power sources.
Scientists have discovered a unique neutron star with an apparent magnetic field structure that manifests itself under specific angles relative to the observer. The study provides insight into the internal structure of the magnetic field, contradicting earlier assumptions and revealing new properties of neutron stars.
Researchers have demonstrated the detection of Abrikosov vortices penetrating through a superconductor-ferromagnet interface using a ferromagnetic nanowire with superconducting electrodes. The device shows unusual sawtooth magnetic resistance curves and can detect vortex penetration.
Researchers have determined the structure of OLPVRII, a unique protein found in giant viruses. The protein forms pentamers and may act as an ion channel, shedding light on its potential role in hosting green algae during viral infection.
Researchers from MIPT explored microRNA interactions with mRNA in two human cell lines, finding that microRNA does not strongly regulate all genes and its regulation potential does not directly depend on its expression level. The study also identified differences between microRNA interactions in the two cell lines.
Researchers have created EphaGen software to provide a straight answer to whether a patient has a mutation. The new method uses a novel evaluation approach to assess the reliability of 'no mutation' results, enabling doctors to make informed decisions.
Researchers at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have synthesized a new superconducting material called thorium decahydride (ThH10), which exhibits high-temperature superconductivity at 161 kelvins. This breakthrough is significant as it could lead to the development of more practical applications for superconductors.
Researchers from MIPT Laboratory of Topological Quantum Phenomena discovered a way to locally control and manipulate Josephson vortices using a magnetic force microscope. This breakthrough enables the creation of future superconducting quantum computing machines.
Researchers developed a numerical method that speeds up calculations for modern supercomputers, making the inverse problem tractable. The new algorithm enables prospectors to make do with fewer exploratory holes and is applicable for searching other types of ores.
The study reveals the detailed 3D structure of the CysLT1 receptor, which plays a crucial role in inflammatory processes and allergic diseases like asthma. The researchers used advanced X-ray sources to determine the receptor's mechanism of operation, providing insights into improving asthma medications.
Researchers have synthesized a novel superconductor CeH9 with exciting properties. The compound exhibits superconductivity at relatively low pressure of 1 million atmospheres.
Researchers at MIPT have identified a promising class of antibiotics, 2-pyrazol-1-yl-thiazole derivatives, which exhibit antibacterial properties and inhibit protein synthesis. The discovery was made possible by a semi-automatic analysis method that enabled the screening of over 125,000 molecules.
Astrophysicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have devised a new way to indirectly measure the mass of a black hole, testing it on the Messier 87 active galaxy. The method combines theoretical modeling, computer calculations, and telescope observations to estimate black hole mass and spin.
A team of scientists from Skoltech and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology studied the movements of 19 esports players, including professionals and amateurs. The results show that machine learning methods can accurately predict a player's skill level in 77% of cases, with professional players moving more than beginners.
Russian researchers have shown an antioxidant compound called peroxiredoxin to be effective in treating kidney injury in mice by tripling survival rates. The compound may also offer prospects for longer kidney transplant storage and improved treatment options for ischemia-reperfusion syndrome.
Researchers have confirmed genetic ties among three individuals buried together after a 13th-century massacre by the Mongol army, shedding new light on the tragic event. The DNA analysis reveals a grandmother, daughter, and grandson were part of the same family.
Researchers from MIPT created a second-order memristor that stores information and forgets it over time, mimicking natural memory. The device is based on hafnium oxide and has potential applications in designing analog neurocomputers.
Researchers discovered that the 'Australian' familial mutation in the APP TM domain leads to increased production of pathogenic amyloid-β peptides, resulting in neurodegenerative disorder. The study provides insight into a potential mechanism of Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis.
Researchers create magnonic crystals using ferromagnetic/superconducting systems, offering potential for compact microdevices and wave electronics. The study demonstrates the feasibility of spin-wave devices in post-silicon era electronics.
Researchers identified 239 genes with altered activity in long-living fruit fly strains, including those involved in metabolism. The mutation triggers a global alteration of metabolism, affecting carbohydrate, lipid, and nucleotide metabolism, as well as immune response genes.
The research team derived precise values of enthalpy and entropy of numerous silver compounds, enabling predictions of chemical processes in the gas phase. The findings will help manage thin film and pure sample deposition from the gas phase.
Serial femtosecond X-ray crystallography (SFX) allows researchers to analyze the tertiary structure of proteins previously inaccessible. This method uses powerful X-ray free-electron lasers to generate diffraction patterns before destroying the sample, enabling faster and cheaper drug design.
Researchers discovered a 'third phase' that does not occur in bulk material and corresponds to a monomolecular layer of the semiconductor. This structure is favorable for charge transport across the films, which could lead to improved performance in microelectronics applications.
Researchers successfully demonstrated resonant absorption of terahertz radiation in commercially available graphene, enabling faster internet and a safe replacement for X-ray body scans. The high electron mobility in graphene makes it a promising material for ultrafast photodetectors.
Researchers create a new approach to analyze crude oil composition by dissolving it in water under high temperature and pressure. The method is compliant with green chemistry principles, avoiding hazardous solvents.
Researchers have engineered a new fluorescent protein that glows under UV and blue light, is thermally stable, and can emit light in the absence of oxygen. This breakthrough resolves previous limitations of fluorescence microscopy, enabling scientists to study living tissue more effectively.
Researchers from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have synthesized a quasi-2D gold film by using monolayer molybdenum disulfide as an adhesion layer. The resulting ultrathin films conduct electricity well and are useful for flexible and transparent electronics.
Researchers identified 10 FDA-approved drugs that can slow down aging in nematodes, with six having previously documented anti-aging potential. These compounds have the advantage of already passing clinical trials and can be used off-label as anti-aging drugs, targeting life-extending compounds.
Researchers have developed a prototype of energy-efficient data storage devices using rapid spin switching technology. The device achieves minimal energy losses and switches between states in just 3 picoseconds, making it promising for compact future computers.
Numerical modeling explains the escape of hydrogen atoms from Martian atmosphere into outer space due to water photodissociation. Seasonal winds and dust storms affect water circulation, but not in an obvious way.
Researchers from MIPT and Ioffe Institute discover Weyl semimetals as ideal gain media for lasers, eliminating Auger recombination. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient lasers in the visible and infrared range, and even terahertz applications.
A team of biophysicists has discovered the correct structure of the KR2 rhodopsin protein under physiological conditions, which is crucial for understanding its mechanism and potential applications in optogenetics. The study reveals that the protein forms a stable pentamer when functioning correctly.
The Arctic Ocean's seasonal memory mechanism explains how atmospheric circulation causes the Eurasian Arctic to melt faster than the American Arctic. The researchers found that different seasonal patterns are at play depending on region, with the Eurasian Arctic losing ice in winter and the American Arctic only losing ice in summer.
Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology found that quasars' positions fluctuate due to complex radiation effects, contradicting their long-held assumption of stability. The study's findings could improve astrometry techniques for accurate navigation systems.
Researchers from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have found superinjection to be possible in homostructures, composed of a single material. This enables the creation of mass market devices, such as ultraviolet LEDs thousands of times brighter than previously thought possible.
A research team has identified CpG dinucleotides as reliable markers of gene activity, which can be used to determine the status of cytosine methylation. These 'traffic lights' signal whether RNA is synthesized from a gene and ultimately whether its associated protein will be produced.
Researchers have constrained a theoretical model of dark matter particles using data from Earth-based radio telescopes. The study found that ultralight particles interact weakly with photons, making them hard to study, but also revealed a constraint on the available models describing dark matter composition.