Huizhang Guo, Ingo Burgert and colleagues from ETH Zurich and Empa in Switzerland have developed both superhydrophobic and omniphobic wooden surfaces.
Month: November 2016
How to pattern a liquid metal
Michael Dickey and colleagues at the North Carolina State University have found a very simple way to pattern liquid metals.
One Step Further towards Diagnosing Dengue at the Point-Of-Care
Paper-polymer hybrid material-based lateral flow assays are there to offer highly sensitive, semi-quantitative detection of dengue infection at the point-of-care.
Neutrophil behavior after surgery puts patient at risk
Surgical injury induces a system stress response which is associated with an over-activation of the innate immune response and a subsequent immunosuppression in the early post-operative period.
Genetically Modified Energy – How DNA Enhances Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells
In a recent study, researchers succeeded in applying chickpea and wheat DNA as bridging unit and thin tunneling layer at the TiO2/dye interface.
On Materials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering
In the heart wall the pressure required to pump blood dominates the biomechanics of the contraction cycle of the heart.
Scientists develop new mouse model to aid Zika virus research
Mice with healthy immune systems could provide new insights into Zika virus pathology and treatment.
Beyond the DNA — comprehensive map of the human epigenome completed
Scientists have established comprehensive maps of the human epigenome, shedding light on how the body regulates which genes are active in which cells.
Tiny electronic device can monitor heart, recognize speech
CU Boulder, Northwestern researchers lead project to measure acoustical vibrations of heart, vocal cords.
Programing Performance of Silk Fibroin Materials by Controlled Nucleation
As flexible photonics/electronics industries are going to take over the traditional industries, Bombyx mori silk will serve as a crucial material due to its capability of functionalization and re-engineering.
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