This non-viral CRISPR-Cas9 delivery vector is ten times as effective at genome modification as the standard plasmid transfection techniques, down-regulating Plk1 expression over 70% to inhibit tumor growth.
Microbial Sensors Based on ZnO Nanorod Arrays [Video]
The size, shape, and order of nanorods in solid-state microbial sensors are controlled using the forces of gravity and magnetism.
Invader Cells as Delivery Vesicles for Various Cargo Molecules
A smart cell-targeting approach for potential use in specific cell ablation.
New 3D In Vivo Imaging Approach for Functional Assessment of Oviduct
A 3D imaging approach that enables prolonged functional assessment of the mouse oviduct (or fallopian tube) in vivo.
What is a Stem Cell?
Discussing the historical roots of the stem cell concept and the definition generally adopted today.
Lasering in on Retinoblastoma
A technique using gold nanoparticles and laser pulses can successfully destroy retinoblastoma cells.
Synthetic Anti-Ferromagnetic Nanostructures for Wearable Spintronic Devices [Video]
Ionic gel modulation of Ruderman–Kittel–Kasuya–Yosida interactions in flexible, synthetic anti-ferromagnetic nanostructures.
Love in the Time of Automata
Materials science meets Mills and Boon.
Selective Emitter Formation by Laser Doping
new concept of attaching a second deposition step at the end of a BBr3 diffusion is introduced.
Polymers for Use in Wound Closure
Polymers could provide the basis for alternative wound closure options that are more effective and less painful than the traditional sutures or staples.