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TAU and Northwestern University Launch Joint Nanoscience Program

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new collaborative venture between Northwestern University and Tel Aviv University brings together researchers and students in the field of

Nov 16, 2018

Controlling genome editing with nanomagnets | NextBigFuture.com

NextBigFuture   -   Scientific News Websites

A moth-infecting virus and nanomagnets could be used to edit defective genes that cause diseases like sickle cell, muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis. Above -Rice University bioengineers use a magnetic field to activate nanoparticle-attached b...

Nov 16, 2018

Metallic nanoparticles light up another path towards eco-friendly catalysts

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology produced subnano-sized metallic particles that are as much as 50 times more effective than well-known Au-Pd bimetallic nanocatalysts.

Nov 16, 2018

Peptide coatings boost iron oxide-based particles for diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Cancer will become easier to detect and diagnose early using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) thanks to A*STAR researchers who have engineered biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticle contrast agents¹.

Nov 16, 2018

Solving mazes with single-molecule DNA navigators

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The field of intelligent nanorobotics is based on the great promise of molecular devices with information processing capabilities. In a new study that supports the trend of DNA-based information carriers, scientists have engineered a DNA navigator...

Nov 16, 2018

Scientists produce 3D nanoscale chemical maps of single bacteria

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers used ultrabright x-rays to generate 3-D nanoscale maps of a single bacteria's chemical composition with unparalleled spatial resolution.

Nov 16, 2018

A way to make batteries almost any shape desired

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A team of researchers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Harvard University and Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology has developed a way to make batteries in almost any shape that can be imagined. In their paper pu...

Nov 16, 2018

Hybrid nanoantenna designed to manipulate visible light

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A nanoscale optical antenna developed by researchers at A*STAR allows the manipulation of visible light waves on the scale of microchips. Such nanoantennae may enable the development of high-resolution imaging systems in small mobile devices.

Nov 16, 2018

Innovative Nanofibers Could Help Create Sticky, Repellent, or Light-Emitting Coatings

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Taking a cue from the unique characteristics of gecko feet, polar bear fur, and lotus leaves, engineering researchers have now devised a novel method for making arrays of nanofibers that could result...

Nov 16, 2018

Nano-Sized Metallic Particles Could Pave Way for Environment-Friendly Catalysts

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have successfully created subnano-sized metallic particles that can be effectively used as catalysts for oxidizing hydrocarbons. Compared to...

Nov 16, 2018

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