F. Stellacci

Development of Broad-spectrum β-cyclodextrins-Based Nanomaterials Against Influenza Viruses

This study develops CD-SA, a β-cyclodextrin-based nanomaterial that acts as a potent broad-spectrum antiviral against influenza A and B viruses, showing higher efficacy than Oseltamivir in ex vivo and in vivo tests.

Cholesterol-containing liposomes decorated with Au nanoparticles as minimal tunable fusion machinery

This paper demonstrates that cholesterol-containing liposomes decorated with Au nanoparticles can act as tunable fusion machinery, with fusion rates controlled by divalent ions and cholesterol content.

Trapping virus-loaded aerosols using granular protein nanofibrils and iron oxyhydroxides nanoparticles

This paper introduces an environmentally-friendly aerosol filter made from whey protein nanofibrils and iron oxyhydroxides nanoparticles that efficiently traps various viruses.

Recycling of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) kits

This paper demonstrates a method to recycle PCR kits by depolymerizing DNA strands and regenerating nucleotides and primers for reuse.

Ions and lipids drive aggregation of surface-functionalized gold nanoparticles on lipid membranes

This study shows that ions and lipids drive the aggregation of surface-functionalized gold nanoparticles on lipid membranes through ion bridging, lipid depletion, and membrane curvature.

DNA as a Recyclable Natural Polymer

The paper demonstrates a method to recycle DNA into nucleotides and use them for PCR and qPCR, following a circular economy approach.

Nature-inspired Circular-economy Recycling (NaCRe) for Proteins: Proof of Concept

This study demonstrates a method to recycle proteins into new functional proteins using a cell-free system, aligning with circular-economy principles.

Non-Toxic Virucidal Macromolecules Show High Efficacy Against Influenza Virus Ex Vivo and In Vivo

The paper develops non-toxic virucidal macromolecules effective against multiple influenza strains in vitro and in vivo.

Reproducibility warning: The curious case of Polyethylene glycol 6000 and spheroid cell culture

This study shows that different batches of PEG6000 affect spheroid formation in cell cultures, highlighting the impact of small variations in reagents on biological experiments.