News tagged with hydrophobic core

Findings show nanomedicine promising for treating spinal cord injuries

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries using nano-spheres that could be injected into the blood shortly ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Nov 08, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0




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In new quantum-dot LED design, researchers turn troublesome molecules to their advantage

By nestling quantum dots in an insulating egg-crate structure, researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated a robust new architecture for quantum-dot light-emitting devices ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Water, water everywhere: Polarization dramatically affects H2O structure revealed through molecular dynamics simulation

(PhysOrg.com) -- Water is essential to more than its myriad roles in biological, chemical, geological, and other physical processes. Having a precise description of water’s structure is critical to con ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Aug 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 2 | with audio podcast feature

Unique gel capsule structure enables co-delivery of different types of drugs

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have designed a multiple-compartment gel capsule that could be used to simultaneously deliver drugs of different types. The researchers used a simple "one-pot" ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Jul 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Powerful computers, experiments provide insights into ion's behavior near interfaces

(PhysOrg.com) -- From renewable energy sources to pharmaceuticals, iodide ions are a common actor, and now, thanks to scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the ion's behavior can be better predicted. ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

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Using trees to detect contaminants and health threats

Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a method to detect the presence of soil and groundwater contamination without turning a shovel or touching the water.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 29, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Boosting medicine with nanotechnology to destroy cancers

(PhysOrg.com) -- Melding nanotechnology and medical research, Sandia National Laboratories, the University of New Mexico, and the UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center have produced an effective strategy ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Apr 18, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Neutron science explains mystery of how Arctic fish's antifreeze proteins work

Neutron scientists have discovered for the first time how 'antifreeze' in arctic fish blood kicks in to keep them alive in subzero conditions. The results could provide benefits for areas as diverse as cryosurgery, ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Researchers develop magnetic molecular machines to deliver drugs to unhealthy cells

Scientists from UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute and Korea's Yonsei University have developed an innovative method that enables nanomachines to release drugs inside living cancer cells when activated remotely by an ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 10, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New Air Conditioner Conquers All Climates, Saves Up To 90% Energy

Ah, the cool, refreshing feel of air conditioning on a sweltering summer day. Ugh, the discomfort when those energy bills in July, August and September come due — $200, $400, $600 or more.

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 22, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (39) | comments 14 | with audio podcast

Scientists Characterize Poorly Understood, Climate-Influencing Atmospheric Particles

(PhysOrg.com) -- Two very different forms of climate-influencing particles do not behave as expected, according to scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Imre Consulting. The team's measurements ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Apr 05, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 7 | with audio podcast


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