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Silencing RNA nanotherapy shows promise against pancreatic cancer

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A preclinical study finds that the novel nanoparticle delivers gene-level treatment to suppress KRAS-driven cancer without adverse effects.

Oct 21, 2019

Plasmonic nanoprobe optically monitors neural activity – Physics World

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New device is better than traditional microelectrode and fluorescence-based approaches The post Plasmonic nanoprobe optically monitors neural activity appeared first on Physics World.

Oct 21, 2019

Environmental challenges and future perspectives of metal-oxide nanoparticles

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The increase in production and applications of metal-oxide nanoparticles (MO-NPs) raises concerns for the environment as well as for human health. The terrestrial environment, especially soil, is expected to be the largest repository for environme...

Oct 21, 2019

Pinpointing biomolecules with nanometer accuracy

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Scientists demonstrate a new approach in fluorescence microscopy that can be used to locate individual biomolecules in 3D space with nanometer-scale precision.

Oct 21, 2019

Flexible, wearable supercapacitors based on porous nanocarbon nanocomposites

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Evening gowns with interwoven LEDs may look extravagant, but the light sources need a constant power supply from devices that are as well wearable, durable, and lightweight. Scientists have manufactured fibrous electrodes for wearable devices that...

Oct 20, 2019

Novel nanoprobes show promise for optical monitoring of neural activity

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Researchers have developed ultrasensitive nanoscale optical probes to monitor the bioelectric activity of neurons and other excitable cells. This novel readout technology could enable scientists to study how neural circuits function at an unpreced...

Oct 18, 2019

Why modified carbon nanotubes can help the reproducibility problem

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Scientists have conducted an in-depth study on how carbon nanotubes with oxygen-containing groups can be used to greatly enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells. The newly discovered self-recrystallization ability of perovskite could lea...

Oct 18, 2019

Flexible, wearable supercapacitors based on porous nanocarbon nanocomposites

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Evening gowns with interwoven LEDs may look extravagant, but the light sources need a constant power supply from devices that are as well wearable, durable, and lightweight. Chinese scientists have manufactured fibrous electrodes for wearable devi...

Oct 18, 2019

Flexible, wearable supercapacitors based on porous nanocarbon nanocomposites

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Evening gowns with interwoven LEDs may look extravagant, but the light sources need a constant power supply from devices that are as well wearable, durable, and lightweight. Chinese scientists have manufactured fibrous electrodes for wearable devi...

Oct 18, 2019

New Ultrasensitive Method Using Graphene Nanomechanical Bolometer to Measure Light

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Physicists at the University of Oregon have formulated a new method of measuring light—with the help of microscopic drums to hear light. The technology from the Alemán Lab, known as a...

Oct 18, 2019

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