Kai Leng – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Targeting Mitochondria To Kill Cancer Cells

Scientists in South Korea have created a photosensitizing agent that accumulates in the mitochondria of cancer cells to improve the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy.

In the Lab

Hopping Around The Color Spectrum (VIDEO)

Scientists have drawn inspiration from frogs to develop a composite material that can display a wide range of colors.

In the Lab

Superlattice ‘Sandwich’ Converts Wasted Heat To Electricity

Researchers in Japan and Taiwan have designed a superlattice that has double the thermoelectric conversion rate of previous methods.

Technology

Wearable OLED Patch Helps Heal Wounds

By mounting flexible OLEDs, batteries and anti-superheating devices on a thin film, scientists have developed a wearable patch that can facilitate wound healing.

In the Lab

Platinum Fuel Cells Made Practical

By incorporating nickel and other metallic elements into platinum catalysts, researchers have enhanced the performance and durability of fuel cells.

Technology

Capillary Forces Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries

A team of researchers in South Korea has found that capillary forces in carbon nanofibers help prevent electrode degradation in lithium sulfur batteries.

In the Lab

Plastic Degrading Enzyme Enhanced

Researchers in South Korea have used genetic engineering to improve the ability of a bacterial enzyme to degrade plastic waste.

Technology

Neuromodulating Nanoparticle Patches From An Inkjet Printer

Scientists in South Korea have developed a printing process to pattern nanoparticles that heat up under light, which can be used to modulate the activity of neurons.

In the Lab

Sieving Out MicroRNAs In A Matter Of Milliseconds

Scientists in Japan have developed a nanobiodevice that can separate microRNAs from DNA in the fraction of a second.

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