An international team of scientists has proven that technetium carbide cannot be synthesized, contrary to previous claims. The researchers used computational models to calculate the stability of various transition metal carbides and found that only low-carbon technetium compounds can exist.
Researchers have identified 11 molecules capable of binding to the PSMA biomarker, making them potential treatments for prostate cancer. These ligands are suitable for synthesizing and have good pharmacokinetic parameters, increasing their effectiveness in clinical trials.
Researchers have created memory cells using superconductors, enabling read and write operations to take only a few hundred picoseconds. The proposed system encodes data in the value of superconducting current, allowing for fast switching between states.
Researchers have synthesized novel selenohydantoins with promising anticancer and antioxidant activity, leveraging the potential of selenium to slow down oxidation processes. The study's findings highlight the importance of structural modification in influencing biological activity.
Researchers have created a robust method for comparing metagenome-coupled DNA sequences from all organisms in a sample, allowing for more effective and quick comparison of samples. This approach, based on k-mer frequencies, can detect previously unknown segments of DNA and improve the analysis of intestinal bacteria.
Researchers from MIPT have experimentally demonstrated that copper nanophotonic components can operate successfully in photonic devices, outperforming gold-based components. The discovery enables the development of energy-efficient light sources, ultra-sensitive sensors, and high-performance optoelectronic processors.
Researchers from MIPT and MSU created a computer model predicting agrochemical activity using machine learning and Kohonen self-organizing maps. The model showed high predictive power, accurately classifying molecules into pesticides or plant growth regulators with 87% accuracy.
Researchers discovered what causes stability of various compounds not commonly found in textbook chemistry by reorganizing chemical interactions. The study published in Physical Chemistry & Chemical Physics suggests new model and principles for stability of forbidden substances.
Researchers analyze 500 scientific articles to develop a mathematical model for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. They identify potential biomarkers and clinical parameters to accurately determine cancer stage and develop individual treatment strategies.
A Russian-US research team found that aggressive behavior leads to new nerve cells being generated in the brain, specifically in the hippocampus. This discovery could help understand aggression and its link to autism and other disorders.
Researchers developed a new biosensor test system based on magnetic nanoparticles to measure protein concentrations in various samples. The system provides high sensitivity and accuracy, exceeding laboratory methods, and can detect proteins even in opaque liquids.
Researchers from Russia and Italy develop neural network based on polymeric memristors, enabling machine vision and intelligent control systems. The networks can learn and perform logical operations, offering a promising alternative to traditional computing methods.
Researchers create glass nanoengraving mechanism using femtosecond laser and glass microspheres, achieving resolution below 100 nanometers. The method enables quick and cheap creation of sensors and microchips with complex patterns.
Researchers from MIPT have found a solution to efficiently cool optoelectronic chips using industry-standard heatsinks, enabling the development of high-performance microprocessors. By compensating for heat loss with additional energy pumping, scientists can create optical gain and overcome temperature-related issues.
A new algorithm has been proposed to automatically search for genes in DNA sequences, making it more efficient and accurate. The BRAKER1 algorithm combines the advantages of existing tools and has already been downloaded by over 1500 laboratories worldwide.
Researchers have developed a new way to fully absorb electromagnetic radiation using an anisotropic crystal, hexagonal boron nitride. This breakthrough has significant implications for reducing radar visibility and improving applications in photovoltaics, sensing, nanochemistry, and photodynamic therapy.
Researchers have created a new type of membrane that can efficiently convert chemical reactions into electrical current, potentially revolutionizing the fuel cell industry. The development has the potential to replace internal combustion engines and reduce harmful emissions.
A team of scientists has proposed a two-dimensional metamaterial composed of silver elements that refracts light in an unusual way, potentially speeding up computer processing. The material could be used to develop compact optical devices and create an 'invisibility cloak'.
Researchers have discovered 'forbidden' compounds in super-Earths that could increase heat transfer rates and strengthen magnetic fields. These compounds, formed by silicon, oxygen, and magnesium at high pressures, have different properties than normal compounds, making them important for generating powerful magnetic fields.
A team of scientists has discovered that larger crystals of bacteriorhodopsin grow by consuming smaller crystals around them, creating a depletion zone. This phenomenon was observed using fluorescence microscopy over the course of a month, showing how the distribution of protein in the sample changed with time.
Researchers created a one-dimensional model of thrombus formation, similar to Tetris, and later expanded to a two-dimensional model. This allows them to study the dynamics of thrombus growth under various conditions, including damage to the vascular wall.
Researchers Mikhail Feigel'man and Lev Ioffe describe pseudogapped superconductors with disorderly atomic structures. Their theory explains how superconducting current density depends on pseudogap width in these materials.
Researchers have designed graphene biosensors that can detect low concentrations of molecular substances without labels, improving the reliability of biochemical reactions. The sensors use surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy and are expected to revolutionize pharmaceutical biodetection, enabling the testing of small molecules.
Researchers from ETH Zurich and an international group of physicists successfully track and control the movement of electrons in molecules. They observed the migration of electrons along a linear molecule, demonstrating that this process can be controlled with a time resolution of 100 attoseconds.
Physicists from France and Russia have discovered magnetic disturbances resembling little oscillating stars in a 2D superconductor layer. These 'nanostars' are caused by a single magnetic atom and are more sustainable than previous observations, bringing us closer to developing quantum computers.
Scientists used computer simulation to discover that asteroids can deliver more water to the lunar surface than the cumulative fall of comets over a billion year period. The study found that asteroids contain a significant proportion of water, effectively protected in their crystal lattice of minerals, and can release it when heated.
Researchers have developed a novel type of graphene oxide-based biosensor that can detect biomolecules at a few trillionth of a gram per millimeter square. The sensor's sensitivity is three times higher than commercially available chips, making it ideal for analyzing chemical reactions with small drug molecules.
Researchers found that the sample's resistance changes nonlinearly with an increasing magnetic field, suggesting a liquid-to-gas-like transition. This discovery could lead to the creation of faster and more compact electronics using Mott transition.
Phagraphene, a two-dimensional carbon material, has been predicted to exist through computer simulation. It consists of penta-, hexa- and heptagonal carbon rings and exhibits distorted Dirac cones, allowing electrons to behave like particles without mass. This discovery opens up new possibilities for flexible electronic devices.
Researchers found that weak doses of gamma radiation increase the lifespan of drosophila flies by 7.6% in females and 3.4% in males. The study suggests that understanding the genetic mechanisms behind this effect could lead to new ways to prevent aging in humans.
The review highlights the major achievements in liposome technology, including modern synthesis methods, drug delivery systems, and their use in disease diagnosis. Liposomes are being explored as a potential solution to improve treatment outcomes and reduce side effects for various diseases, including cancer and inflammatory conditions.
MIPT researchers have developed a new method to eliminate energy losses of surface plasmons in optical devices, paving the way for high-performance optoelectronic chips. By pumping extra energy into surface plasmon polaritons, they can compensate for propagation losses and increase integration density.
Researchers found that electron-phonon interaction is suppressed in 2D materials due to dimensional effects, leading to increased conduction. The discovery has potential applications in the creation of future flat and flexible electronic devices.
Researchers predict and synthesize five new calcium carbides with varied chemical and physical properties, including a two-dimensional metal-like compound. The discovery opens up possibilities for industrial applications in the chemical industry.
The new sensor can track changes in mass of a few kilodaltons in real time, enabling early diagnosis of diseases like cancer. It detects biological objects, such as viral disease markers, through cantilever oscillations, making it a highly sensitive and scalable technology.
Researchers from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology discover how laser pulse filamentation affects preliminary transition of a beam passing through quartz glass. The study has implications for nonlinear optics and may lead to new applications.
Researchers track attosecond processes in methyl fluoride and methyl bromide molecules, revealing restructuring of electron shells caused by ionizing laser pulses. This method opens up new possibilities for studying fine chemical processes critical to molecular biology.
Researchers at MIPT have successfully grown fully functional cardiac tissues from cardiomyocytes using a genetically modified spider silk substrate. The study, published in PLOS ONE, demonstrates the potential for regenerative medicine to overcome transplant rejection by finding suitable substrates for cell growth.
Researchers analyzed cytotoxicity and non-specific cellular uptake of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) in human skin cells. UCNPs convert near-infrared radiation to visible light, allowing for detection and monitoring of cancerous cells.
Researchers found a mysterious warm layer at altitudes of 90-100 km on Venus' night side, 20-40 degrees warmer than predicted. This anomaly may be connected to the ozone layer and could be caused by chemical reactions involving chlorine-based substances.
Researchers from MIPT use the USPEX method to predict the structure and properties of rutile's surface. This resolves existing discrepancies between empirical and theoretical data, paving the way for understanding chemical reactions on the catalyst.
Researchers from Russia and international partners map water vapor distribution on Mars, revealing seasonal variations and global sandstorm impacts. Water vapor concentrations peak at 60-70 microns during northern summer, decreasing significantly during sandstorms.
Researchers from MIPT and Weizmann Institute of Science discover possibility of negative turbophoresis, where impurity particles move against turbulence direction. The study presents new type of phase transition, depending on particle inertia, which can either localize or delocalize in turbulent flows.
Researchers at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a new method for synthesizing ultrahard fullerite, a material with hardness values ranging from 150 to 300 GPa, surpassing diamond. The breakthrough synthesis requires lower pressures and can be achieved at room temperature, enabling industrial-scale production.
Researchers from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology published experimental data on jet fuel combustion, defining induction periods for various temperatures, pressures, and blending ratios. The study focuses on kerosene, a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, and aims to validate kinetic models for its burning.
A group of Russian astrophysicists have detected the formation of radioactive cobalt during a supernova explosion, confirming a corresponding theory. The discovery was made using data from the INTEGRAL gamma-ray orbital telescope and indicates that about 60% of the Sun's mass was emitted as radioactive cobalt.
Researchers at MIPT and RAS made a significant step towards creating medical nanorobots by enabling nanoparticles to produce logical calculations. The discovery paves the way for biomedical technologies, including selective binding to target cells and analyzing biological materials.
Researchers from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have reported detecting three possible occasions of star destruction by supermassive black holes at galaxy centers. Using data from X-ray orbiting observatories ROSAT and XMM-Newton, they identified three X-ray sources with significant dimming, suggesting the death of a star i...
Physicists Sergei Filippov and Mario Ziman have found a way to preserve quantum entanglement in particles passing through an amplifier and when transmitting signals over long distances. This breakthrough allows for more efficient quantum computing and secure communication channels.
A researcher from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology has developed a reliable mathematical model of Titan's atmosphere, which matches the latest data surprisingly well. The model takes into account various chemical reactions between neutral molecules and ions in the upper layers of Titan's atmosphere.