nanotechnology
Graphene With A Twist
Scientists in Japan have synthesized helical nanographene and confirmed its structure using X-ray crystallography.
Microfluidics Enable Low-Cost, Label-Free Disease Diagnosis
Scientists have developed a microfluidic chip that can detect and quantify biomolecules without any fluorescent labels.
A Tip For Controlling Growth On Graphene
Using atomic force microscopy, researchers in Japan have discovered a method to align molecules on a graphene surface.
Nanoparticles Help Antimalarial Drugs Go The Distance
Porous silica nanoparticles allow the controlled release of antimalarial drugs over a span of more than a week, leading to better treatment outcomes.
Dog’s Nose Inspires Sensitive Gas Sensor
Scientists in China have mimicked the capillary structure in a dog’s nose using graphene nanosheets to develop a sensitive gas sensor.
Nanoparticles Make Pesticide Detection Super Sensitive
Using polystyrene coated magnetic nanoparticles, scientists in Singapore were able to detect trace amounts of pesticide on vegetables in less than two hours.
Artificial Membranes To Speed Up Drug Discovery
Scientists in Japan have developed a silicon chip that can act as an artificial membrane for the testing of drug side effects.
Molecular Machines Make Drug Delivery More Precise
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed macromolecules with ‘mechanical arms’ that can actively control the delivery of drugs released to targeted cancer cells.
Nanoparticles Deepen The Reach Of Optogenetics
Using nanoparticles that absorb infrared light and emit green or blue light, an international team of researchers can non-invasively stimulate or suppress brain activity in mice.
