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Phytoplankton disturbed by nanoparticles

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Products derived from nanotechnology are efficient and highly sought-after, yet their effects on the environment are still poorly understood. A research team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), working in collaboration with the University of Ca...

Nov 25, 2020

The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds may help detect disease earlier

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The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV.

Nov 25, 2020

Phytoplankton disturbed by nanoparticles

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Products derived from nanotechnology are efficient and highly sought-after, yet their effects on the environment are still poorly understood. A research team has investigated the effects of nanosilver, currently used in almost 450 products for its...

Nov 25, 2020

New plant-based gel to fast-track 'mini-organs' growth, improve cancer treatment

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Monash University researchers have created the world's first bioactive plant-based nanocellulose hydrogel to support organoid growth and help significantly reduce the costs of studies into cancer and COVID-19.

Nov 25, 2020

Phytoplankton disturbed by nanoparticles

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Researchers have investigated the effects of nanosilver, currently used in almost 450 products for its antibacterial properties, on the algae known as Poterioochromonas malhamensis. The results show that nanosilver and its derivative, ionic silver...

Nov 25, 2020

DNA origami makes 3D superconducting nanostructures – Physics World

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Complex three-dimensional nanostructures could find use in quantum computing and magnetic field sensing The post DNA origami makes 3D superconducting nanostructures appeared first on Physics World.

Nov 25, 2020

Detecting bacteria with fluorescent nanosensors

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Researchers from Bochum, Göttingen, Duisburg and Cologne have developed a new method for detecting bacteria and infections. They use fluorescent nanosensors to track down pathogens faster and more easily than with established methods. A team heade...

Nov 25, 2020

New plant-based gel to fast-track 'mini-organs' growth, improve cancer treatment

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Researchers have created the world's first bioactive plant-based nanocellulose hydrogel to support organoid growth for biomedical applications. This includes cancer development and treatment.

Nov 25, 2020

Genome Editing Anti-cancer System | NextBigFuture.com

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Researchers at Tel Aviv University have demonstrated that the CRISPR/Cas9 system is very effective in treating metastatic cancers, a significant step on the way to finding a cure for cancer. The researchers developed a novel lipid nanoparticle-bas...

Nov 25, 2020

Detecting bacteria with fluorescent nanosensors

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Scientists have developed a new method for detecting bacteria and infections. They use fluorescent nanosensors to track down pathogens faster and more easily than with established methods.

Nov 25, 2020

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