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Gold Nanoparticles to Probe the Biological Obstacles of Nanomedicine
Despite massive growth in nanomedicine research to date, the field still lacks fundamental understanding of how certain physical and chemical features of a nanoparticle affect its ability to overcome biological obstacles in vivo and reach its intended target.
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Silver Clusters for Enhancing the Efficacy of Chemotherapy [Video]
Silver clusters that improve the efficacy of cancer chemotherapy.
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Delivering insulin into the body in supramolecular spheres.
Targeted siRNA Delivery Using Aptamer-siRNA Chimeras and Aptamer-Conjugated Nanoparticles
Recent advances in aptamer-mediated siRNA delivery systems for RNAi therapy ranging from anticancer therapy to antiviral therapy.
Rapid Detection of Single Nanoparticles using an On-Chip Dense Waveguide
A novel on-chip dense waveguide sensor to detect single unlabeled nanoparticles.
Branching Out: Neuronal Growth Modifiers
Using nano-pillars to change the way that neurons grow.
Thermoelectric Nanocomposites from Earth Abundant Materials
Nanocomposites of chalcopyrite and metal nanoparticles show thermoelectric properties that depend on doping and surface effects.
Cancer Cell Death using Magnetic Nanoparticles
Careful design of magnetic properties in nanoparticles of alloyed magnetically hard and soft ferrites leads to high-performing particles.
Recent Battery Research: Because Knowledge is Power
Solid-state and calcium-ion technologies, new SEI concepts, and intercalation electrodes are at the top of the list for the latest advanced battery research.
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