Scientists Find that Nanoparticles Can Have a Serious Impact on Health
A new study from scientists at Trinity College Dublin found that exposure to nanoparticles can have a serious impact on health, linking it to rheumatoid…
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Searching for the Best Shape for Cancer Fighting Nanoparticles
New research shows that disc-shaped nanoparticles created with photolithographic technology will allow researchers to specify the size, shape and surface properties of the nanoparticles, while…
Nucleic Acid Nanoparticles to Target Genes that Promote Tumor Growth
Researchers at MIT and Harvard Medical School have created biodegradable nanoparticles made from stands of DNA and RNA that can deliver snippets of RNA directly…
Nanoparticles Stop Lymphoma in Mice
Using nanoparticles that deliver a compound that specifically targets miR-155, biologists at Yale University were able to stop lymphoma in mice when injected directly into…
Berkeley Lab Reports Direct Observation of Oriented Attachment in Nanocrystal Growth
A team of scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have reported the first direct observation of “jump-to-contact” between nanoparticles, the critical step in oriented…
Environmentally Friendly Treatments Could Reduce Odors in Cotton Fabric
The future might smell better thanks to scientists at the USDA that are investigating new antimicrobial treatments for clothing. Using an environmentally friendly method to…
Nanoparticle Probes to Uncover the Secrets of Proteins
(Video:Andrew Mueller, Vistamar School, El Segundo, California) Studying and understanding protein behavior is about to take a major step forward. Scientists from the Berkley Lab…
Radio-Wave Heated Nanoparticles Trigger Insulin Production in Mice
Researchers have been able to remotely activate genes inside mice, proving the concept that one day, there will be medical procedures in which patients’ genes…
TEM Based Data Collection Technique Maps Nanoparticle Atomic Structures
Viewing nanoparticles in three dimensions may soon be possible in labs all around the world. Instead of relying on traditional nanocrystallography techniques and the powerful…
Engineered Nanoparticles Deliver Antibiotics Directly to Bacteria
If an effort to target bacteria that has become increasingly resistant to existing drugs, engineers specializing in nanomedicine and biomaterials have developed a nanoparticle that…
Nanowires Covered in Nanoparticles Boost Performance
By “decorating” nanowires with nanoparticles, engineers at Stanford University were able to greatly improve surface area, resulting in increased electrical and catalytic performance. The hope…
Working to Recycle Greenhouse Gases
Scientists around the world continue to study greenhouse gas emissions and researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute discovered findings that could lead to the recycling…
Nanoparticle Based MRI Technique Predicts Onset of Diabetes
While working with mice, researchers were able to use a new magnetic nanoparticle based MRI technique to predict Type-1 diabetes and were able to leverage…
Nanoparticles in 3-D Atomic-Scale Resolution
Report of a new method for directly measuring the atomic structure of nanomaterials was published today in the journal Nature. By taking measurements at 69…
Gold Improves the Performance of Nanoparticle Fuel-Cell Reactions
Fuel-cell technology is set to take a step forward as chemists have created a triple-headed metallic nanoparticle, FePtAu, which generates higher current per unit of…
Researchers Develop New RNA Interference Method
Researchers have developed a new delivery vehicle in which RNA is packed into microspheres so dense that they withstand degradation until they reach their destinations….
Researchers Develop Nano-Infused Oil To Efficiently Remove Heat From Systems
Researchers at Rice University have created a nano-infused oil that uses a very tiny amount of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) particles suspended in standard mineral…
Nanoparticles in Food Affect Iron Absorption
A team of researchers studied how large doses FDA-approved polystyrene nanoparticles found in food and vitamins affect a chicken’s ability to absorb iron into their…
