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Bio-based membranes with ocular stem cells to treat corneal disorders

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The production, preparation, and use of bacterial nanocellulose as corneal bandages could be the key to help delicate stem cells to migrate to the cornea and heal the eye from a range of ocular disorders.

Feb 25, 2021

On the line: Watching nanoparticles get in shape

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Liquid structures—liquid droplets that maintain a specific shape—are useful for a variety of applications, from food processing to cosmetics, medicine, and even petroleum extraction, but researchers have yet to tap into these exciting new material...

Feb 25, 2021

Nanobodies could help CRISPR turn genes on and off

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The genetic tool CRISPR has been likened to molecular scissors for its ability to snip out and replace genetic code within DNA. But CRISPR has a capability that could make it useful beyond genetic repairs. "CRISPR can precisely locate specifi...

Feb 25, 2021

Nanocrystals for high-resolution X-ray imaging of curved 3D objects

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New flexible X-ray sensor suitable for next-generation medical and industrial applications.

Feb 25, 2021

On the line: Watching nanoparticles get in shape

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New method could advance next-generation applications in medicine, cosmetics, and petroleum recovery.

Feb 25, 2021

Thermoelectric Materials Made Using Novel Synthesis Strategy

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Scientists develop a new method for synthesizing high-performance tin telluride nanosheets, a promising thermoelectric material with wide applications.

Feb 25, 2021

On the line: Watching nanoparticles get in shape

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Berkeley Lab scientists have captured real-time, high-resolution videos of liquid structures taking shape as nanoparticles form a solid-like layer at the interface between oil and water. Their findings could help advance all-liquid robotics for ta...

Feb 25, 2021

Scientists investigated more thoroughly Walker breakdown in 3D magnetic nanowires

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Physicists from Russia, Chile, Brazil, Spain, and the UK, have studied how the magnetic properties change in 3D nanowires, promising materials for various magnetic applications, depending on the shape of their cross-section. Particularly, they mor...

Feb 25, 2021

Chip simplifies COVID-19 testing, delivers results on a phone

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Programmed magnetic nanobeads paired with an off-the-shelf cellphone and plug-in diagnostic tool can diagnose COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less.

Feb 25, 2021

Scientists induce artificial 'magnetic texture' in graphene

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Graphene is not magnetic -- a shortcoming that has stunted its usefulness in spintronics, an emerging field that could rewrite the rules of electronics, leading to more powerful semiconductors and computers. University at Buffalo researchers repor...

Feb 25, 2021

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