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Nanorobots guide stem cells to become bone cells via precise pressure

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

For the first time, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have succeeded in using nanorobots to stimulate stem cells with such precision that they are reliably transformed into bone cells. To achieve this, the robots exert extern...

Nov 11, 2025

Nanopores that act like electrical gates pave way for ion-based computing

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Pore-forming proteins are found throughout nature. In humans, they play key roles in immune defense, while in bacteria they often act as toxins that punch holes in cell membranes. These biological pores allow ions and molecules to pass through mem...

Nov 11, 2025

Harnessing algae for a greener way to create functional gold nanoparticles

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Researchers from Japan have pioneered a novel, sustainable method for synthesizing functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using microalgae. The work is published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

Nov 11, 2025

Light-responsive molecule enables reversible cell death control using visible and UV light

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A novel technology that utilizes light of different wavelengths to control cellular functions by inducing reversible assembly and disassembly of molecules has been developed. This breakthrough could pave the way for new approaches in treating supe...

Nov 11, 2025

Entangled spins give diamonds a quantum advantage

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

UC Santa Barbara physicists have engineered entangled spin systems in diamond that surpass classical sensing limits through quantum squeezing. Their breakthrough enables next-generation quantum sensors that are powerful, compact, and ready for rea...

Nov 11, 2025

Harnessing algae for a greener way to create functional gold nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An international research team has developed an eco-friendly method using microalgae to produce highly stable and biocompatible gold nanoparticles, paving the way for the next-generation nanomedicine.

Nov 11, 2025

Atomic-scale imaging reveals how biomolecules harvest light on graphene

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Cryo-electron microscopy confirms that controlled alignment of Photosystem I on graphene boosts electron flow and durability in biohybrid photoanodes, linking molecular order to improved solar energy conversion.

Nov 11, 2025

Nanorobots transform stem cells into bone cells

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers used nanorobots to precisely stimulate stem cells into bone cells by applying pressure to cell walls, enabling faster future treatments.

Nov 11, 2025

Nanopores act like electrical gates

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers uncover how charge and structure control ion flow in biological nanopores, paving the way for new biosensors and ion-based computing.

Nov 11, 2025

Breedon and First Graphene announce graphene-enhanced cement trials

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

First Graphene has announced a series of new UK trials of PureGRAPH®-enhanced cement produced by its commercial partner Breedon Group. Breedon will manufacture approximately 600t of cement incorporating around three tonnes of PureGRAPH CEM at its ...

Nov 11, 2025

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