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Flexible nanopores shed new light on Parkinson's and ALS

Flexible nanopores shed new light on Parkinson's and ALS
Phys.org Monday 31 August 2026, 13:40 UTC 1 min read
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In a promising milestone for nanotechnology, Constructor University has contributed to a study demonstrating self-assembling nanopores capable of detecting disease proteins associated with illnesses like Parkinson's and ALS.

In a promising milestone for nanotechnology, Constructor University has contributed to a study demonstrating self-assembling nanopores capable of detecting disease proteins associated with illnesses like Parkinson's and ALS.
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