A golden opportunity for drug targeting
Tissue-targeting gold complexes could be used to activate drugs only at specific sites in the body.
Jun 30th, 2017
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New method could enable more stable and scalable quantum computing
Scientists have discovered a new topological material which may enable fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreNanocomposite material uses solar energy to remove man-made dye pollutants from water
A novel composite material shows promise as a catalyst for the degradation of environmentally-harmful synthetic dye pollutants, which are released at a rate of nearly 300,000 tonnes a year into the world's water.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreNew system makes fast, customized antibiotic treatments possible
A new diagnostic system enables rapid and accurate customization of the antibiotic to the patient. The system makes for faster diagnostics, earlier and more effective treatment of infectious bacteria, and improved patient recovery times.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreSpinning electrons open the door to future hybrid electronics
Researchers demonstrate how to combine a commonly used semiconductor with a topological insulator, a recently discovered state of matter with unique electrical properties.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreResearchers verify the developmental toxicity of graphene oxide at trace concentrations
A new report work verifies the developmental toxicity of graphene oxide at trace concentrations and illustrates for the first time the specific molecular mechanisms thereof.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreSelf-assembled quantum dot drives a plasmonic nanocircuit
Researchers demonstrated a simple model quantum plasmonic nanocircuit with a narrow-band self-assembled GaAs quantum dot as a source for single plasmon excitation.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreScientists make giant molecular cages for energy conversion and drug delivery
Researchers have created 'molecular cages' that can maximise the efficiency of converting molecules in chemical reactions, and that may in future also be used as sensors and drug-delivery agents.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreResearchers refute textbook knowledge in molecular interactions
Scientists have found that in many rather common situations in nature the van der Waals force between two molecules becomes repulsive. This might lead to a paradigm shift in molecular interactions.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreNew avenue for the large-scale synthesis of Janus particles
Researchers have developed an emulsion interfacial polymerization method to fabricate Janus particles exhibiting chemical and topological anisotropy.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreExploiting acidic tumor microenvironment for the development of novel cancer nano-theranostics
A new review presents the up-to-date progress in the design of novel multifunctional nano-theranostics for precision cancer nanomedicine by targeting the unique acidic tumor microenvironment .
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreDeveloping tailor-made nanoparticles to fight cancer
Researchers have developed a method to produce size-tailored particles of zinc peroxide. This allows targeted modification of their properties, such as the destruction of cancer cells.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreDialysis with graphene
Graphene can filter nanometer-sized molecules at 10 to 100 times the rate of commercial membranes.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreInorganic biomaterials for soft-tissue adhesion
The adhesive, made from nanoparticles of hydroxyapatite, glues both synthetic hydrogels and mouse soft tissue, providing a promising alternative to organic materials currently in use for clinical applications.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreScientists develop super-strong metal for next tech frontier
Materials scientists and engineers are reporting success in developing a new material that promises to help ensure that microelectromechanical systems can continue to meet the demands of the next technological frontier.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreNew polymer goes for a walk when illuminated (w/video)
Researchers have developed a new material that can undulate and therefore propel itself forward under the influence of light.
Jun 28th, 2017
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