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Tiny nanostraws to deliver molecules to human cells safely and efficiently

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers can design the perfect molecule to edit a gene, treat cancer or guide the development of a

Nov 9, 2018

New magnetically controlled thrombolytic successfully passed preclinical testing

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new anti-thrombosis drug based on magnetite nanoparticles developed at ITMO University has been successfully tested on animals. Preclinical studies showed the drug's high efficacy and lack of side effects. Clot dissolution time of the new ...

Nov 9, 2018

Brain-eating amoebae halted by silver nanoparticles

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Halloween is just around the corner, and some people will celebrate by watching scary movies about brain-eating zombies.

Nov 9, 2018

Researchers Transfer Structural Characteristics of Natural Enzymes to Metallic Nanoparticles

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Certain structural properties of natural enzymes ensure specifically high catalytic activity. Now, an international group of researchers has transferred the structural properties of these enzymes to...

Nov 9, 2018

Study Reveals Core Criteria Determining Efficiency of Two Types of Nanopores in Detecting Sugar Chains

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Protein nanopores are found in cell membranes and serve as biological gateways. This means that they can also be used for detecting specific bioactive molecular chains, like sugar chains, such as...

Nov 9, 2018

Nano-scale process may speed arrival of cheaper hi-tech products

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed an inexpensive way to make products incorporating nanoparticles -- such as high-performance energy devices or sophisticated diagnostic tests -- which could speed the commercial development of devices, materials and techn...

Nov 9, 2018

A burst of ”synchronous” light

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

Excited photo-emitters can cooperate and radiate simultaneously, a phenomenon called superfluorescence. Researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich, together with colleagues from IBM Research Zurich, have recently been able to create this effect with lo...

Nov 9, 2018

Nanoclusters on graphene make fast and powerful aqueous hybrid capacitor

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

This hybrid storage alternative shows power density 100 times faster than conventional batteries, allowing it to be charged within a few seconds. Hence, it is suitable for small portable electronic devices.

Nov 9, 2018

Nano-scale process may speed arrival of cheaper hi-tech products

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

An inexpensive way to make products incorporating nanoparticles—such as high-performance energy devices or sophisticated diagnostic tests—has been developed by researchers.

Nov 9, 2018

Directivity to improve optical devices

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of researchers from the Dutch institute AMOLF, Western University (Canada), and the University of Texas (United States of America) recently demonstrated the use of algorithmic design to create a new type of nanophotonic structure. This is g...

Nov 9, 2018

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