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Melanin nanoparticles slow the growth of tumors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The dark skin pigment melanin protects us from the sun's damaging rays by absorbing light energy and converting it to heat. This could make it a very effective tool in tumor diagnosis and treatment.

Apr 4, 2019

Bacterial nanowire mystery solved

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Deep in the ocean or underground, where there is no oxygen, Geobacter bacteria 'breathe' by projecting tiny protein filaments called 'nanowires' into the soil, to dispose of excess electrons resulting from the conversion of nut...

Apr 4, 2019

Magnetic nanoparticles can 'burn' cancer cells

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Among emerging cancer therapies, one approach is based on hyperthermia. In a new study published in EPJ B, Bulgarian researchers from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy in Sofia show that tumor cells' specific absor...

Apr 4, 2019

Black nanoparticles slow the growth of tumors

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

The dark skin pigment melanin protects us from the sun's damaging rays by absorbing light energy and converting it to heat. This could make it a very effective tool in tumor diagnosis and treatment, as demonstrated by a team from the Technica...

Apr 4, 2019

New Schoeller technology protects against fingerprints and dirt

Innovation in Textiles   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Swiss company Schoeller launches its new finishing technology called NanoSphere Plus....

Apr 4, 2019

Low-Loss, All-Fiber System Supports Coupling Between Distant Atoms

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of scientists from Waseda University, the Japan Science and Technology Agency, and the University of Auckland developed an integrated, all-fiber coupled-cavities quantum electrodynamics (QED) system, in which a meter-long portion of convent...

Apr 3, 2019

The power of play

MIT News   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Video game developer NCSOFT joins with MIT.nano to apply the language of gaming to technology research and education.

Apr 3, 2019

'Cyborg' microfilter actively cleans decontaminated water

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New work on self-propelled biohybrid microrobots has been inspired by recent developments of biohybrid cyborgs that integrate self-propelling bacteria with functionalized synthetic nanostructures to transport materials. Taking inspiration from the...

Apr 3, 2019

Nanotechnology for augmenting human capabilities

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

New research has examined real-world neuroscience and how neurotechnology could be used to augment innate human capabilities.

Apr 3, 2019

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Izon Science heralds a new era in exosome isolation

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Izon Science, the world leading manufacturer of nano-biological separation and characterisation tools, today announced the release of its first Automatic Fraction Collectors (AFC) for the qEV SEC colu...

Apr 3, 2019

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