A team of researchers has discovered how the electrical charge and internal structure of biological nanopores govern ion flow.

Their study not only provides a better understanding of two phenomena that are still poorly understood - rectification and gating - but also paves the way for applications in biosensors and ionic computing.

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Nanopores act like electrical gates

EPFL researchers uncover how charge and structure control ion flow in biological nanopores, paving the way for new biosensors and ion-based computing.