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Red glow helps identify nanoparticles for delivering RNA therapies

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new screening process could dramatically accelerate the identification of nanoparticles suitable for delivering therapeutic RNA into living cells.

Oct 1, 2018

3-D bioprinting of living structures with built-in chemical sensors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have implemented oxygen sensitive nanoparticles into a gel material that can be used for 3D printing of complex, biofilm and tissue like structures harboring living cells as well as built-in chemical sensors.

Oct 1, 2018

3-D bioprinting of living structures with built-in chemical sensors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have implemented oxygen sensitive nanoparticles into a gel material that can be used for 3D printing of complex, biofilm and tissue like structures harboring living cells as well as built-in chemical sensors.

Oct 1, 2018

A 'recipe book' that creates color centers in silicon carbide crystals

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Silicon carbide (SiC), a material known for its toughness with applications from abrasives to car brakes, to high-temperature power electronics, has enjoyed renewed interest for its potential in quantum technology. Its ability to house optically e...

Oct 1, 2018

Agarwal Group Puts Spin on Photons

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

The University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn) Agarwal Group, headed by professor Ritesh Agarwal, seeks to understand how light interacts with small-scale nanostructures. The group then uses that understanding to engineer useful and innovative optoelect...

Oct 1, 2018

New study finds nanoparticles show promise in therapy for triple-negative breast cancer

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Approximately 10-20 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are found to be triple-negative, meaning the breast cancer cells test negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors as well as HER2 receptors, genes that can play a role in the development...

Oct 1, 2018

Using Machine Learning to Selectively Optimize Photonic Nanostructures

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Using machine learning and computer simulations, the Nano-SIPPE team at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HBZ) has identified the most important patterns of field distribution in a photonic nanostructure. The numerical method used by the researchers combi...

Oct 1, 2018

Eco-friendly nanoparticles for artificial photosynthesis

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle type for novel use in artificial photosynthesis by adding zinc sulfide on the surface of indium-based quantum dots. These quantum dots produce clean hydrogen fuel from water and sunlight -- a sustainable s...

Oct 1, 2018

Eco-Friendly Nanoparticles for Artificial Photosynthesis

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a nanoparticle type for novel use in artificial photosynthesis by

Oct 1, 2018

Nanoparticles show promise in therapy for triple-negative breast cancer

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers found by encapsulating medication use nanoparticles, treatment is more effective in triple-negative breast cancer cells.

Oct 1, 2018

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