A team from Stanford University has investigated the effects of graphite oxide nanoparticles on mouse embryonic stem cells.
Sub 2-nm solid-state nanopores: smaller pores can see more
A team from the University of Ottawa, Canada have automatically fabricated 2-nm solid-state nanopores with high yield.
Building an extracellular matrix – Fiber by fiber
Researchers have reported an attempt to mimic nature’s concepts in forming synthetic hydrogel fibers via a bottom-up self-assembly process.
MD Simulations Uncover Mechanisms for Water Transport and Ion Selectivity through Nanopores
Scientists from Australia in Australian National University have examined recent progresses on the mechanisms of water and ion transport through nanoscale pores.
Highlight on: “P-Glycoprotein-dependent trafficking of nanoparticle-drug conjugates”
The research article from Georgia Tech addresses an important issue in the current battle against cancer – the development of resistance to anticancer drugs, which leads to the loss of efficacy of chemotherapeutic treatment.
Controlled synthesis of copper nanowires via seeding
New research from Duke University may clarify the questions remaing in the synthesis of Cu nanowires via the EDA-mediated method.
Ordered structure boosts DOPA-mediated adhesion
Team reports a catechol-based SAM technique to produce more homogeneous catechol-containing surface with improved adhesion properties.
Improving electron microscopy – extending the near-field far
Researchers at EPFL have successfully demonstrated super-resolution biological microscopy using virtual imaging with an affordable microsphere nanoscope.
Fabricating semiconductor heterostructured photocatalysts
Researchers from Tianjin University describe the fabrication of an efficient nanostructured heterojunction photocatalyst.
Nanoparticles enable eye drops for macular degeneration treatment
Drugs used to treat blindness-causing disorders could be successfully administered by eye drops rather than unpleasant and expensive eye injections.