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Neutron reflectometer with horizontal scattering geometry

How neutron science helps make blood tests more reliable

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Blood-based biomarkers are widely used to diagnose and monitor diseases through simple blood tests. However, in some cases they can be partially “hidden” and harder to detect accurately. Researchers investigated, with molecular accuracy, how…

Not to be brushed off: pushing molecular limits with neutron reflectometry

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Thanks to a recent upgrade of ILL’s neutron reflectometer D17, molecular motions can be tracked with unprecedented precision

Regine von Klitzing Awarded the Gentner-Kastler Prize 2025

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This prestigious award recognises von Klitzing’s remarkable contributions in soft matter physics and her pioneering use of neutrons to unravel complex interface phenomena – in particular through experiments at the ILL.

Good hair day: how neutrons help understand shampoo-hair interactions

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Research is constantly ongoing to optimise the properties of shampoos. This study could help design better, more sustainable hair-care products with improved conditioning effects. It was developed at ILL in collaboration with L'Oréal.

High Density Lipoprotein Function is Modulated by the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein in a Lipid-Type Dependent Manner

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Courtesy of 2FDN/SFN - written by Yubexi CORREA

Neutron reflectometry reveals SARS-CoV-2 spike protein induces lipid stripping from cell membrane

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Advanced neutron technologies galvanise research into advanced polymer electrolyte membranes

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Scientists reveal key protein molecules associated with the unique water purification properties of Moringa seeds

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Scientists explore the unknown behaviour of gold nanoparticles with neutrons

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Researchers investigate new interactions between gold nanoparticles and cell membranes. Gold nanoparticles have a range of biomedical applications and are an important tool for drug delivery. Factors such as temperature and membrane charge are…

Neutrons help to analyse outer surface interactions on E. coli

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