nanotechnology
'Nanoneedles' generate new blood vessels, paving the way for new regenerative medicine
Posted in Medicine on 31st Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have developed 'nanoneedles' that have successfully prompted parts of the body to generate new blood vessels, in a trial in mice.
Nanoparticles open blood-brain barrier for delivery of molecules
Posted in Hardware on 27th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Currently 98 percent of therapeutic molecules are blocked by the barrier, but a new technique opens the door to new treatments for brain diseases.
Megascale Desalination
Posted in Featured, Hardware on 16th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
The worlds largest and cheapest reverse-osmosis desalination plant is up and running in Israel.
Progress on DNA based medical nano-machines
Posted in Medicine on 16th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
If Bachelet's approach proves successful in humans, and is backed by more research, the teams work could signal a transformational moment in cancer treatment.
Wireless brain stimulaton with magnetic nanoparticles
Posted in Science on 15th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a method to stimulate brain tissue using external magnetic fields and injected magnetic nanoparticles to treat diseases such as Parkinsons.