Hong-Hui Wang

Abstract Artificial cells have emerged as synthetic entities designed to mimic the functionalities of natural cells, but their interactive ability with mammalian cells remains challenging. Herein, we develop a generalizable and modular strategy to engineer DNA-empowered stimulable artificial cells designated to regulate mammalian cells (STARM) via synthetic contact-dependent communication.

In-situ growth of N-doped bamboo-like carbon nanotubes embedded with FeNi nanoparticles on carbon cloth as self-standing cathode for efficient rechargeable zinc-air battery In-situ growth of N-doped bamboo-like carbon nanotubes embedded with FeNi nanoparticles on carbon cloth (FeNi@NBCNTs/CC) is reported and direct application of FeNi@NBCNTs/CC as self-standing bifunctional air cathodes in rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZABs) is demonstrated.

Abstract Synthetic signaling receptors enable programmable cellular responses coupling with customized inputs. However, engineering a designer force-sensing receptor to rewire mechanotransduction remains largely unexplored. Herein, we introduce nongenetically engineered artificial mechanoreceptors (AMRs) capable of reprogramming non-mechanoresponsive receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) to sense user-defined force cues, enabling de novo-designed mechanotransduction.