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New study reveals simple peptides can mimic nature’s protein protection strategy

Breakthrough from CUNY ASRC Nanoscience researchers could lead to refrigeration-free vaccine storage.

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY

porous spheres and half-dome particles

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Electron microscopy image showing a mixture of porous spheres and half-dome particles formed by evaporation of a peptide solution.

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Credit: Sheng Zhang. PhD

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Please contact Shawn Rhea, srhea@gc.cuny.edu for more information.

Journal

Nature Materials

DOI

10.1038/s41563-025-02300-z

Method of Research

Experimental study

Subject of Research

Not applicable

Article Title

Adaptive peptide dispersions enable drying-induced biomolecule encapsulation

Article Publication Date

5-Aug-2025

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