nanotechnology
Nanoscale Spikes 96% Effective At Impaling And Destroying Common Virus
Posted in Hardware, Science on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a silicon surface covered in nanosized spikes that is 96% effective in impaling and destroying a common virus responsible for causing respiratory illnesses, particularly in infants and young children.
How different cancer cells respond to drug-delivering nanoparticles
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
The findings of a large-scale screen could help researchers design nanoparticles that target specific types of cancer.
Simple, cheap nanoparticles activate immune system against cancer
Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2020
by Alex Muller
The best way to fight off cancer might be to strengthen the body’s immune system and help it identify and kill tumors. This field of study is known as immunotherapy, and while it’s showing promise it can be quite expensive. Researchers have developed nanoparticles that should be cheaper to produce.
Nanorobots for Medical Use are About to Become a Reality
Posted in Science on 30th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
'We have developed nanocomposite particles that can be remotely controlled by a electromagnetic field. They function like extremely tiny robots that interact with biological cells.'
Nanoparticle-drug combo turns white fat to brown fat with potential to treat obesity, diabetes
Posted in Medicine on 9th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller
A way to deliver a drug directly to stored white fat cells to turn them into more easily burned brown fat cells.