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Nanomaterials based strategies for treatment of hypoxic tumor

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Hypoxia is a typical characteristic of most tumors, owing to the fast consumption of oxygen by tumor tissue over the supply through malformed and abnormal tumor vasculature. Hypoxia in tumor tissue promotes the probability of tumor metastasis and ...

Aug 31, 2020

New theory hints at more efficient way to develop quantum algorithms

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In 2019, Google claimed it was the first to demonstrate a quantum computer performing a calculation beyond the abilities of today's most powerful supercomputers.

Aug 31, 2020

Nanomaterials based strategies for treatment of hypoxic tumor

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A recent review article presents the latest advances on nanomaterials for the treatment of hypoxic tumors.

Aug 31, 2020

New nanomaterial-based batteries are lighter, faster-charging

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Using batteries made of silicon and other nanomaterials not only increases capacity, it also allows for charging batteries at a higher current, which translates to faster charging times.

Aug 31, 2020

A new nanoemulsion platform for controlled delivery of key nanoscale drugs and more

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The novel approach, developed by chemical engineers, could help create more efficient consumer products, including drugs, cosmetics, and food.

Aug 31, 2020

A new platform for controlled delivery of key nanoscale drugs and more

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In work that could have a major impact on several industries—from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and even food—MIT engineers have developed a novel platform for the controlled delivery of certain important drugs, nutrients, and other substances to h...

Aug 31, 2020

3D Laser printing in color: Plasmonic seasoning with nanosilver

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Giving color to desktop laser 3D printed polymers by highly dispersed nanoparticles.

Aug 31, 2020

New Nanomachine Helps Explore Peptide-Loading Complex Involved in Immune System

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An extraordinary nanomachine performed a small but significant step towards an effective immune reaction. Simulations are used by scientists to figure out its operation. Lars Schäfer and his...

Aug 31, 2020

Cosmic rays can destabilize quantum computers, MIT study warns

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum computers are advancing at an exciting pace, but unfortunately this progress may soon stall. Cosmic rays streaming down to Earth could interfere with the integrity of the information in these quantum computers, and now an MIT team has show...

Aug 31, 2020

Biocompatible TeSex nano-alloys for PT/PA/CT/PET imaging-guided NIR-II-photothermal therapy

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Photothermal nanotheranostics, especially in the NIR-II region, exhibits a great potential in precision and personalized medicine, owing to high tissue penetration of NIR-II light. The development of NIR-II-photothermal theranostic nanoplatforms w...

Aug 31, 2020

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