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Specific ion effects directed noble metal aerogels

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Noble metal foams (NMFs) are a new class of functional materials that contain both noble metals and monolithic porous materials for impressive multi prospects in materials science and multidisciplinary fields. In a recent study now published on Sc...

Jun 5, 2019

DNA nanorobots target HER2-positive breast cancer cells

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed a DNA nanorobot that recognizes HER2 on breast cancer cells, targeting them for destruction.

Jun 5, 2019

DNA nanorobots target HER2-positive breast cancer cells

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 20% of breast cancers make abnormally high levels of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). When displayed on the surface of cancer cells, this signaling protein helps them proliferate...

Jun 5, 2019

Nanomaterial safety on a nano budget

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

With a little practice, it doesn't take much more than 10 minutes, a couple of bags and a big bucket to keep nanomaterials in their place. The Rice University lab of chemist Andrew Barron works with bulk carbon nanotubes on a variety of proje...

Jun 5, 2019

New mineral classification system captures Earth’s complex past

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

The first minerals to form in the universe were nanocrystalline diamonds, which condensed from gases ejected when the

Jun 5, 2019

How to characterize nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanoparticle characterization is a broad and complex discipline. Even today, researchers are still challenged by the task of determining the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles and exploring their structure-function relationships. A recent...

Jun 5, 2019

Photoelectric detection of individual nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Technique may be applicable to the development of quantum sensors capable of nanoscale spatial resolution at room temperature.

Jun 5, 2019

Autonomous boats can target and latch onto each other

MIT News   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Fleet of “roboats” could collect garbage or self-assemble into floating structures in Amsterdam’s many canals.

Jun 5, 2019

Nanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

A nanotechnology treatment derived from bone marrow stem cells has reversed multiple sclerosis symptoms in mice and could eventually be used to help humans, according to a new study led by University of California, Irvine researchers.

Jun 5, 2019

Autonomous boats can target and latch onto each other

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

The city of Amsterdam envisions a future where fleets of autonomous boats cruise its many canals to transport goods and people, collect trash, or self-assemble into floating stages and bridges. To further that vision, MIT researchers have given ne...

Jun 5, 2019

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