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Nanomaterial created that is both twisted and untwisted at the same time: The material allows for incredibly sensitive detection of the direction molecules twist
A new nanomaterial developed by scientists at the University of Bath could solve a conundrum faced by scientists probing some
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New cell-sized micro robots might make incredible journeys: A million functional microscopic robots produced from a 4-inch silicon wafer in new nanofabrication process
Researchers have harnessed the latest nanofabrication techniques to create bug-shaped robots that are wirelessly powered, able to walk, able to
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Artificial synapses made from nanowires
Scientists from Jülich together with colleagues from Aachen and Turin have produced a memristive element made from nanowires that functions
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Nanocages in the lab and in the computer: How DNA-based dendrimers transport nanoparticles
How to create nanocages, i.e., robust and stable objects with regular voids and tunable properties? Short segments of DNA molecules
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New nanoparticles wait to release drugs, target infection
Current WSU research shows stimuli-responsive nanoparticles can specifically target infections to simultaneously prevent the spread of bacteria and reduce the
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Microbeads to combat infection show promise in burn wound simulations: A potential alternative to antibiotics, protein-coated beads block bacteria from binding host cells
Computer simulations of microscopic, protein-coated beads that block bacteria from binding to host cells suggest that the microbeads could help
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Look! Down in the petri dish! It’s a superplatelet! Bioengineer endows platelets with extra powers to rescue blood clotting process
Blood platelets have one main job: Stop bleeding by forming clots. Sometimes, however, these tiny cell fragments fail when they
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Nanoparticles for lung cancer pass next test
The most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), continues to be difficult to treat, with five
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Food packaging could be negatively affecting nutrient absorption in your body
Food packaging could be negatively affecting the way in which your digestive tract operates, according to new research by faculty
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