Cover illustration showing a gold nanostar illuminated by laser light. (IMAGE)

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Cover illustration showing a gold nanostar illuminated by laser light.

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Cover illustration showing a gold nanostar illuminated by laser light. The nanostar amplifies the light emitted by proteins in a cell membrane, making them easier to detect, and influencing the dynamics of the proteins so they respond faster to electrical signals. Copyright: 2026 Wiley-VCH GmbH

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Copyright: 2026 Wiley-VCH GmbH

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Cover illustration showing a gold nanostar illuminated by laser light. The nanostar amplifies the light emitted by proteins in a cell membrane, making them easier to detect, and influencing the dynamics of the proteins so they respond faster to electrical signals. Copyright: 2026 Wiley-VCH GmbH

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