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Wearable electronic contact lenses as non-invasive brain sensors
Smart contact lenses could revolutionize the way in which we monitor brain activity and diagnose neurological diseases.
How can nanoparticles improve photoacoustic imaging
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Fluorescent carbon dots could change the way in which we visualize cells.
How Computational Models Can Aid Cardiac Research
Researchers are increasingly interested in how a systems biology approach may be used to tackle multi-scale heart problems.
Protein-Protected Metal Nanoclusters That Behave Like Natural Enzymes
Protein-protected metal nanoclusters have excellent biocompatibility and have received considerable attention as a luminescent probe in a number of fields such as biosensing, bioimaging, and imaging-guided therapy.
Beyond gene editing: A new role for CRISPR
A new use for the revolutionary gene-splicing tool. This new “Electrochemical CRISPR” can quickly and accurately identify viral biomarkers for a range of diseases, including HPV and Parvovirus.
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