Nature Reviews Methods Primers publishes Primers - introductory reviews on methods and techniques across the life and physical sciences.
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Second-harmonic generation is a powerful optical technique that offers detailed insights into molecular orientation and surface properties at interfaces. This #Primer from @geiger_lab and Juli Gibbs' lab provides an overview of its set-up and applications.
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This #PrimeView highlights the different surfaces that can be studied with second harmonic generation, including planar, curved, and electrode interfaces.nature.com/articles/s43586-0…
Curious about how #AI agents can assist in your scientific research? This #Primer details how AI can help literature searches, simulations, and automated experiments while also addressing the challenges of hallucinations and misuse. nature.com/articles/s43586-0…
This #PrimeView highlights the challenges and opportunities that come with implementing agentic AI systems in the laboratory.
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Nanopore sequencing enhances cell-free DNA analysis by enabling direct, single-molecule examination without amplification bias. This #Primer address challenges in detection, characterization, and integration of multi-omic signals.
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And the related #PrimeView highlights the various applications for nanopore sequencing of cell-free DNA from human blood samples.
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Thermogels transition between sol and gel states in response to temperature changes. This #Primer highlights the importance of systematic approaches in the design and characterization of thermogels to enhance their application-specific performance. nature.com/articles/s43586-0…
And check out the #PrimeView which highlights the formation of thermogels in poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)–polyester-, polyurethane- and polypeptide-based systems.
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It's a great day to learn about #Optogenetics! Congrats to the this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, featuring one of our #Primer authors, Peter Hegemann
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Micropore design is crucial for improving gas separation technologies. This #Primer discusses how tuning pore size, shape, and chemistry can optimize selectivity and capacity, offering alternatives to energy-intensive industrial gas separations. nature.com/articles/s43586-0…
And the related #PrimeView overviews the process from lab-based microstructure analysis to eventual industrial implementation. nature.com/articles/s43586-0…
#Polyoxometalates (POMs), are gaining attention for their potential in sustainable energy and catalysis technologies. The #Primer highlights the atomic-level structure and reactivity of POMs alongside their application in next-generation energy solutions.
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And check out the related #PrimeView featuring some of the most common POMs
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From @Andy_P_Ault and co-workers is a new #Primer on optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy - a technique that uses a visible probe laser to improve the spatial resolution down to sub-micrometers. Check it out here: nature.com/articles/s43586-0…
And the associated #PrimeView highlights the experimental setup with an emphasis on photothermal expansion: nature.com/articles/s43586-0…
Looking forward to welcoming the scientific community to London 13–15 Oct 2026 for Reframing Precision Medicine: Innovation to Implementation. We’ll explore how multi omics, AI & big data can move personalised care from promise to practice. Learn more at go.nature.com/471AdQb
🚨⏩ Check out our newest collection on #ultrafast methods - highlighting Primers articles on techniques that use ultrafast laser pulses for spectroscopy, microscopy, and manufacturing
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Guidance from @apcarpenter1 and Rebecca Altman on how to choose ultrafast equipment and incorporate AI: rdcu.be/ZYVLJgraFp6a
And a helpful perspective from @EasKlein and Daniel Mittleman on starting an ultrafast spectroscopy lab: rdcu.be/MftQ7h214nha