Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Finding the next groundbreaking polymer is always a challenge, but now researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to shape and transform the future of the field. Nylon, Teflon, Kevlar. These ...

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Reticular polymers are set to become a game-changer in materials science. They are highly porous, crystalline materials formed by linking molecular building blocks into precise frameworks. Their ...

Encapsulating drugs within biocompatible polymers allows for controlled release and extended circulation time, optimizing treatment efficacy. These systems also offer tailored formulations, ...