University of Groningen scientists have developed nanopores to directly measure the mass of peptides. Although the resolution needs improvement, this proof of principle shows that a cheap and portable peptide mass spectrometer can be constructed u...
Feb 20, 2019
Implantable pacemakers have without doubt altered modern medicine, saving countless lives by regulating heart rhythm. But they have one serious shortcoming: Their batteries last only five to 12 years, at which point they have to be replaced surgic...
Feb 20, 2019
Researchers of the University of Groningen have created nanopores that can be used to directly quantify the mass of peptides. Although the resolution has to be upgraded, this proof of concept reveals...
Feb 20, 2019
Spherical nucleic acids, or SNAs in short, have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases. These acids are set to transform medicine. However, researchers have to improve the numerous components...
Feb 20, 2019
Researchers have come up with a way of growing nanowire networks in a highly controlled and fully reproducible manner. The key was to understand what happens at the onset of nanowire growth, which goes against currently accepted theories.
Feb 20, 2019
Ever since graphene was discovered, researchers have tried to exploit the material to create nano-sized electronics. However, since graphene is just an atom thick, all atoms are exposed to the...
Feb 20, 2019
With their ability to treat a wide a variety of diseases, spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) are poised to revolutionize medicine. But before these digitally designed nanostructures can reach their full potential, researchers need to optimize their va...
Feb 20, 2019
Researchers from Russian Academy of Sciences developed a new method for star-shaped nanoparticles synthesis based on laser irradiation. A wide range of customizable conditions provides an opportunity to create comfortable environment for various s...
Feb 20, 2019
A Japanese research team at The University of Tokyo produced a 3-D cluster molecule based on palladium. First, they created a 'butterfly-shaped' Pd4 framewok, using an organosilicon compounds bearing the aromatic substitutents as both te...
Feb 20, 2019
EPFL researchers have found a way to control and standardize the production of nanowires on silicon surfaces. This discovery could make it possible to grow nanowires on electronic platforms, with potential applications including the integration of...
Feb 20, 2019
