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Nanomaterials Jun 1, 2022

Gold nanoparticles arranged by custom DNA molecules to produce colors

A new technology is using particles of gold to make colors. With further work, the method developed at Aalto University could herald a new display technology.

Biochemistry Jun 1, 2022

Luminescent gels for a multitude of applications from counterfeiting to bio-sensing

Trinity scientists have taken inspiration from nature to create luminescent, self-healing gels with a suite of potential applications ranging from bank note counterfeiting to next-gen bio-sensing and imaging.

Analytical Chemistry May 20, 2022

Engineers evaluate the factors affecting battery performance at low temperatures

Energy storage with rechargeable battery technologies powers our digital lifestyles and supports renewable energy integration into the power grid. However, battery function under cold conditions is an ongoing challenge, motivating ...

Biochemistry May 18, 2022

Researchers magnify hidden biological structures by combining SRS and expansion microscopy

A research team from Carnegie Mellon University and Columbia have combined two emerging imaging technologies to better view a wide range of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids and DNA, at the nanoscale. Their technique, ...

Biotechnology May 18, 2022

Extending the lifespan of artificial cell membranes from five days to almost two months

The cell membrane, which contains a hydrophilic exterior and a hydrophobic interior, opens and closes ion channels like a water faucet and converts a physicochemical stimulus into an electrical signal that is then transmitted ...

Analytical Chemistry May 2, 2022

Spatiotemporal regulation of chemical reactions using only audible sound

Spatiotemporal regulation of multistep enzyme reactions through compartmentalization is essential in studies that mimic natural systems such as cells and organelles. Until now, scientists have used liposomes, vesicles, or ...

Bio & Medicine Apr 26, 2022

An easily reversed hydrogel male contraceptive

A team of researchers working at China's Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University has developed a new kind of male contraceptive that is easily reversed. In their paper published in the journal ACS Nano, the group describes ...

Optics & Photonics Apr 22, 2022

Deformation of hydrogel used to measure the negative pressure of water

Water, unexpectedly, has the potential to withstand a massive stretching force or tension due to its internal cohesive force. Under extreme tension, the hydrostatic pressure of the water would display as absolute negative. ...

Bio & Medicine Apr 20, 2022

Nanotechnology enables single-cell sorting by function

For nearly 40 years, drugmakers have used genetically engineered cells as tiny drug factories. Such cells can be programmed to secrete compounds that yield drugs used to treat cancer and autoimmune conditions such as arthritis.

Polymers Apr 14, 2022

A new solution for wastewater remediation

Synthetic dyes are used across a wide variety of industries and constitute a serious concern when it comes to water pollution. These dyes are not only toxic, but they also persist in the environment for a long time without ...

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