New research into the physics of nanochannel mapping may help overcome a (literal) knot in the process and advance genome mapping technology.
Apr 12th, 2017
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This new pltform could help to facilitate preclinical investigations and optimize nanotherapeutics for cancers before they reach clinical trials.
Apr 12th, 2017
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Scientists have developed a light-weight, paper-based device inspired by the Chinese and Japanese arts of paper-cutting that can harvest and store energy from body movements.
Apr 12th, 2017
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Researchers have discovered a simple and scalable method for turning graphene oxide into a non-flammable and paper-like graphene membrane that can be used in large-scale production.
Apr 12th, 2017
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Brittle electrodes handle expansion by going glassy, study shows.
Apr 12th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a new way to create some of the world's thinnest wires, using a process that could enable mass manufacturing with standard types of equipment.
Apr 12th, 2017
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A new atomically thin material similar to graphene has been proven to be a promising new superconductive material.
Apr 12th, 2017
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Researchers have proposed a topological superconductor made from an ultrathin transition metal dichalcogenide that is a step toward quantum computing.
Apr 11th, 2017
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The new nanowire technology could one day serve as a platform to screen drugs for neurological diseases and could enable researchers to better understand how single cells communicate in large neuronal networks.
Apr 11th, 2017
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Microprocessors based on atomically thin materials hold the promise of the evolution of traditional processors as well as new applications in the field of flexible electronics.
Apr 11th, 2017
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Until now, different conductive paths had to be manufactured in several steps in time-consuming processes. With photochemical metallization this is now possible in one single step on flexible substrates.
Apr 11th, 2017
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Newly developed nanocoatings reduce the effort required for cleaning heat exchangers as well as their corrosion. These new coatings combine antiadhesive, anticorrosive and, on demand, also antimicrobial properties.
Apr 11th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a nanotechnology that uses inkjet printers to print multi-layer graphene circuits and also uses lasers to treat and improve the surface structure and conductivity of those circuits.
Apr 10th, 2017
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Researchers at Penn State have developed nanoprobes to rapidly isolate extracellular vesicles for potential development of precision cancer diagnoses and personalized anticancer treatments.
Apr 10th, 2017
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A recent experimental demonstration uses the interference of spin-waves - synchronous waves of electron spin alignment observed in magnetic systems - to build a logic gate for devices too small for classical physics.
Apr 10th, 2017
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Quantum dots that emit infrared light enable highly detailed images of internal body structures.
Apr 10th, 2017
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