Nanomedicine opens door to precision medicine for brain tumors
Early phase research has demonstrated a potential new therapeutic strategy for treating deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.
Jul 12th, 2017
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Microwaves reveal detailed structure of molecular motor
Study paves the way to investigate nano-machines in action.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreSignature analysis of single molecules using their noise signals
In new work, researchers explored the ability of single molecules to affect the noise generated by carbon nanotube-based nanoscale electronic devices.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreMetal-free MRI contrast agent could be safer for some patients
New agent could be used for certain high-risk groups and may enable longer-term tumor imaging.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreBiodegradable temperature sensors for the Internet of Things
Researchers describe the design and fabrication of fully biodegradable temperature sensors whose layout and ultrathin format confer a dynamic response of 10 ms and high mechanical stability, which is preserved even upon application of high strain load.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreResearchers report a class of prototype nanocatalysts with streamline shapes
Scientists report the first example of synthetic preparation of streamlined nanocomposites (e.g., with a tadpole morphology) with complex chemical compositions in a tailorable fashion.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreCarbon displays quantum effects
Chemists have found evidence that carbon atoms cannot only behave like particles but also like waves.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreOxygen vacancy supported memory: Researchers expand basic knowledge about non-volatile memory
Researchers investigated why hafnium oxide based devices are so promising for memory applications and how the material can be tuned to perform at the desired level. This knowledge could be the base for future mass application in all kind of electronic devices.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreBiocomputing - DNA and gold nanorods give a logical solution
A solution of DNA and gold nanorods capable of six fundamental logic operations demonstrates the potential of molecular biocomputing.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreSolid-state physics - Metal bucks the trend
The virtually universal relationship in metals between heat and electrical conductivity breaks down spectacularly in vanadium dioxide.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreTeaching an old dye new tricks
Fluorescent compounds used for biologically safe imaging and labeling can be modified on-demand with a special molecular scaffold.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreMulti-antioxidant nanoparticles to treat sepsis
Researchers have synthesized nanoparticles with superior antioxidant properties to treat sepsis in rats and mice by removing harmful oxygen radicals and reducing inflammatory responses.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreBreakthrough tool predicts properties of theoretical materials
Scientists have created the first general-purpose method for using machine learning to predict the properties of new metals, ceramics and other crystalline materials and to find new uses for existing materials, a discovery that could save countless hours wasted in the trial-and-error process of creating new and better materials.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreEven droplets sometimes take the stairs
Sometimes, liquid drops don't drop. Instead, they climb. Using computer simulations, researchers have now shown how to induce droplets to climb stairs all by themselves.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreControlling thermal and particle currents by quantum observation
Scientists have realized the control of thermal and electrical currents in nanoscale devices by means of quantum local observations.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreBetter than Star Wars: Chemistry discovery yields 3-D table-top objects crafted from light
Photoswitch chemistry allows construction of light shapes into structures that have volume and are viewable from 360 degrees, making them useful for biomedical imaging, teaching, engineering, TV, movies, video games and more.
Jul 11th, 2017
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