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Advanced Functional Materials
![Early-Stage Cancer Detection with a Lanthanide-Based Metal Organic Framework [Video]](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/adfm201707169_ASN_image_002.png)
Early-Stage Cancer Detection with a Lanthanide-Based Metal Organic Framework [Video]
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Triazole-based Glassy Photopolymer Networks with Superior Tensile Toughness
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![Trans-Scale Biosensing Interface for Ultrasensitive Detection [Video]](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/adfm201706981_ASN_image.jpg)
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Dr. Fan Yang and Prof. Guo-Jun Zhang from Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, and co-workers, engineer a trans-scale biosensing interface capable of ultrasensitive microRNA detection.
Photogravitactic Microswimmers
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![Gold-based Nanoscaffold for Peripheral Nerve Injuries [Video]](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/adfm201707077_ASN_image.jpg)
Gold-based Nanoscaffold for Peripheral Nerve Injuries [Video]
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Nanosheets Boost Battery Charge
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Liquid Crystal/Hydrogel Biosensor Arrays
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Cilia-Inspired Smart Surfaces
Cilia-inspired smart surfaces that sweep micro/nanometer-scale substances in a desired direction could inspire future drug-delivery systems and medical technologies.
![Lithium Niobate Atomization Device for Viscous Liquids [Video]](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/adfm201704359_ASN_image.png)
Lithium Niobate Atomization Device for Viscous Liquids [Video]
James Friend from the University of California, and co-workers from the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, report a lithium niobate atomization device capable of atomizing viscous liquids with unprecedented atomization flow rate and efficiency.
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