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Breakthrough nano-shield blocks selective allergic reactions

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Northwestern University researchers have developed the first selective therapy to prevent allergic reactions, which can range in severity from itchy hives and watery eyes to trouble breathing and even death.

Jan 16, 2024

Black Swan Graphene enters agreement with Hubron International

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Black Swan Graphene has announced a commercial agreement with Hubron International, specializing in customized solutions in plastic masterbatch and conductive compound manufacturing. This strategic partnership is set to fast-track the commercializ...

Jan 16, 2024

Cryo-microscopy reveals nano-sized copy machine implicated in origin of life

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

RNA is thought to have sparked the origin of life by self-copying. Researchers have now revealed the atomic structure of an 'RNA copy machine' through cryo-EM. This breakthrough sheds light on a primordial RNA world and fuels advancement...

Jan 16, 2024

Investigating quantum computing and machine learning as effective tools in fluid dynamics

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

To prevent aircraft stalls, engineers have long studied the flow of air over airfoils such as airplane wings to detect the angles when flow separation occurs. Recently, a team of researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, including Xi-Jun Yuan ...

Jan 16, 2024

Urea-powered nanorobots reduce bladder tumors by 90% in mice

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The research, which was conducted on mice, demonstrates how these tiny nanomachines are propelled by urea present in urine and precisely target the tumour, attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.

Jan 16, 2024

Decorated nanoparticles prevent anaphylaxis without causing side effects in mouse study

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first selective therapy to prevent allergic reactions, which can range in severity from itchy hives and watery eyes to trouble breathing and even death.

Jan 16, 2024

Research team develops anti-icing film that only requires sunlight

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A KAIST research team has developed an anti-icing and de-icing film coating technology that can apply the photothermal effect of gold nanoparticles to industrial sites without the need for heating wires, periodic spray or oil coating of anti-freez...

Jan 16, 2024

Chemists find new way to rid boron nitride nanotubes of impurities

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Very strong, light materials that can withstand extremely high temperatures could usher in next-generation spacecraft, enhance current devices or enable the development of new biomedical imaging or hydrogen storage applications, among others.

Jan 16, 2024

Chemists find new way to rid boron nitride nanotubes of impurities

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers figured out how to get rid of hard-to-remove impurities in boron nitride nanotubes using phosphoric acid and fine-tuning the reaction.

Jan 16, 2024

Soldering wounds with light and nano thermometers

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Not every wound can be closed with needle and thread. Empa researchers have now developed a soldering process with nanoparticles that gently fuses tissue. The soldering technique is expected to prevent wound healing disorders and life-threatening ...

Jan 16, 2024

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