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Injections of drug-filled nanoparticles may relieve arthritis pain

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

A drug called pazopanib is known to provide brief relief from arthritis pain – encapsulating it in nanoparticles can make its effects last much longer, research in mice suggests

Feb 14, 2024

Diamond-coated clothing could keep wearers cooler

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

While there are already clothing materials that help keep wearers cool simply by allowing heat to escape, an experimental new fabric coating goes a step further. Utilizing a whole bunch of nanodiamonds, it actually draws heat away from the body.

Feb 14, 2024

Thermally engineering templates for highly ordered self-assembled materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Self-assembled solidifying eutectic materials directed by a template with miniature features demonstrate unique microstructures and patterns as a result of diffusion and thermal gradients caused by the template. Despite the template trying to forc...

Feb 14, 2024

Alibaba and Baidu Cash Out on Quantum Computing Stakes

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Baidu have pulled out of the quantum-computing race after shutting down their research units just over a month apart from each other. But experts say it would be premature to read this as any marked cooling of China...

Feb 14, 2024

Fundamental equation for superconducting quantum bits revised

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Physicists have uncovered that Josephson tunnel junctions -- the fundamental building blocks of superconducting quantum computers -- are more complex than previously thought. Just like overtones in a musical instrument, harmonics are superimposed ...

Feb 14, 2024

Nanoparticles that can light up the lymph node cancer cells otherwise undetectable by MRI

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle that can 'hitch a ride' on immune cells, or monocytes. Because of its tiny size, the particle can tag along directly into lymph nodes and help metastasis show up on MRIs where it would otherw...

Feb 14, 2024

Nanomedicine paves the way for new treatments for spinal cord injury

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers have demonstrated that an innovative nano-vector (nanogel), which they developed, is able to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs in a targeted manner into glial cells actively involved in the evo...

Feb 14, 2024

Nanomedicine paves the way for new treatments for spinal cord injury

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have demonstrated that an innovative nanovector (nanogel), which they developed, is able to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs in a targeted manner into glial cells actively involved in the evolution of spinal cord injury.

Feb 14, 2024

Laser-induced graphene enables smart sensing honeycombs with multifunctional performance

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers pioneer smart honeycombs by stacking and morphing laser-induced graphene layers, enabling innovative aerospace materials with integrated responsiveness to flight stresses like excessive heat, turbulence or ice buildup.

Feb 14, 2024

Nanoparticles Detect Brain Target Engagement

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Phase two clinical trials at UT Southwestern Medical Center revealed that a suspension of gold nanocrystals taken daily by patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) significantly reversed deficits in metabolites linked to ...

Feb 14, 2024

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