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DNA building blocks self-assemble in response to environment – Physics World

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Technique could create synthetic biology systems that perform logical functions The post DNA building blocks self-assemble in response to environment appeared first on Physics World.

Dec 16, 2019

How we transport water in our bodies inspires new water filtration method

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A multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists has discovered a new method for water filtration that could have implications for a variety of technologies, such as desalination plants, breathable and protective fabrics, and carbon capture i...

Dec 16, 2019

What happens to gold nanoparticles in cells?

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Gold nanoparticles, which are supposed to be stable in biological environments, can be degraded inside cells.

Dec 16, 2019

What happens to gold nanoparticles in cells?

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Gold nanoparticles, which are supposed to be stable in biological environments, can be degraded inside cells. This research, conducted by teams from the CNRS, l'Université de Paris, Sorbonne Université, and l'Université de Strasbourg, wi...

Dec 16, 2019

Growing carbon nanotubes with the right twist

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Researchers synthetize nanotubes with a specific structure expanding previous theories on carbon nanotube growth.

Dec 16, 2019

A new tool tidies up molecules at the nano level

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A new study reports the design of new, artificial cellular parts that can organize, 'tidy up', targeted molecules inside living cells.

Dec 16, 2019

Researchers combine quantum dot 'atoms' and create new 'molecules'

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Scientists developed a method that enables quantum dots to join together and form new molecular structures.

Dec 16, 2019

More efficient risk assessment for nanomaterials

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Researchers analyse biological mechanisms of action and identify biomarkers.

Dec 16, 2019

Creating a nanoscale on-off switch for heat

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Polymer thermal regulator transforms from conductor to insulator and back again.

Dec 16, 2019

Creating a nanoscale on-off switch for heat: Polymer thermal regulator transforms from conductor to insulator and back again

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Researchers create a polymer thermal regulator that can quickly transform from a conductor to an insulator, and back again. This control of heat flow at the nanoscale opens up new possibilities in developing switchable thermal devices, solid-state...

Dec 16, 2019

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