German researchers tested the efficacy of cold atmospheric plasma in the inactivation and removal of infections.
Biotechnology
Raman Spectroscopy Guidance System Integrated with a Brain Biopsy Needle
A team of Canadian researchers developed and clinically tested a navigation‐guided fiberoptic Raman probe that allows surgeons to interrogate brain tissue in situ at the tip of the biopsy needle prior to tissue removal.
Bioinspired Approach to Cleaning Up Viscous Crude Oil Spills
A wood-derived absorbent that provides an efficient and scalable approach to the rapid clean-up of high viscosity crude oil.
Plasma and Pills Together Combat Pancreatic Tumors
Chinese researchers combined a glow‐like helium atmospheric pressure plasma jet with clinical antitumor drug‐Tegafur‐ to treat pancreatic tumor cells in vitro.
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Improving the Sensitivity of Fluorescence-based Immunoassays [Video]
A novel photobleaching method to reduce the autofluorescence of magnetic beads, improving the analytical performance of fluorescence‐based immunoassays.
Oh Buoy! Engineering Gradient Tissues
A simple, quick and versatile approach for fabricating gradient tissues through the physical force of buoyancy.
Research Metrics: Journal Impact Factor
A perenial source of controversy.
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Tumor-Targeting Nanoprobe with a Novel Cell Membrane Permeability Mechanism [Video]
A team of researchers develop a graphene-based tumor cell nuclear targeting fluorescent nanoprobe (GTTN) with a cell membrane permeability targeting mechanism.
Bacteria that Eats Pollutants and Breathes Electricity
US scientists have found bacteria that converts toxic pollutants into less harmful substances, while generating electricity in the process.
Determining Drug Transport across the Placental Barrier
Organ-on-a-chip technology allows for the study of caffeine transport across the placenta to the fetus during pregnancy.
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