nanotechnology

Coated nanoparticles show Alzheimer's promise

Posted in Medicine on 13th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Nanoparticles coated in an amino acid polymer have been found to prevent the formation of amyloid associated with the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

Aubrey de Grey: Technological miniaturization could increase our lifespans

Posted in Hardware on 5th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

The miniaturization of technologies will eventually result in them dominating medical treatments, enabling us to live longer.

Atoms to product: Engineering products at the nanoscale

Posted in Hardware on 29th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

If successful, A2P could help enable creation of entirely new classes of materials that exhibit nanoscale properties at all scales.

'Nanojuice' could help diagnose gastrointestinal illnesses

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Doctors would strike the nanoparticles, once they reach the small intestine, with a harmless laser light, providing an unparalleled, non-invasive, real-time view of the organ.

Targeting Multiple Myeloma With Coated And Loaded Nanoparticles

Posted in Medicine on 11th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

A nanoparticle that simultaneously attacks bone cancer and strengthens bone damaged by cancer.