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Ruthenium Doping Alters Electronic and Magnetic Properties in Iron-Based Superconductor, Study Finds

A comprehensive theoretical investigation reveals how ruthenium doping systematically transforms the electronic structure and magnetic properties of iron-based superconductor LiFeAs. The study demonstrates that increasing ruthenium content enhances metallicity while potentially suppressing superconductivity through reduced electronic correlations.

Electronic Structure Transformations in Ruthenium-Doped Superconductors

A detailed theoretical investigation has revealed how ruthenium doping systematically modifies the electronic structure and magnetic properties of the iron-based superconductor LiFeAs, according to recent findings published in Scientific Reports. The study employed advanced computational methods to analyze how substituting ruthenium for iron at various concentrations affects lattice parameters, band structures, and magnetic characteristics of the material.

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Computational Breakthrough Identifies Potent Stigmasterol Analogs as Promising Alzheimer’s Therapeutics

Virtual screening of 972 stigmasterol analogs has revealed three lead candidates with enhanced binding affinity and drug-like properties compared to current Alzheimer’s treatments. The compounds demonstrate improved blood-brain barrier penetration potential and favorable toxicity profiles, positioning them as promising therapeutic candidates.

Computational Discovery of Enhanced Alzheimer’s Inhibitors

Researchers have identified three stigmasterol-derived compounds with superior acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition potential through advanced computational screening methods, according to recent scientific reports. The study, which employed high-throughput virtual screening of 972 stigmasterol analogs, reportedly uncovered candidates that outperform both the natural compound stigmasterol and the commonly prescribed Alzheimer’s drug donepezil in binding affinity and drug-like properties.