A smart nanomedicine that combines a pH-activated ratiometric probe with a therapeutic gold nanocage for combined cancer diagnostics and treatment.
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Directly observing the development of platinum nanocubes
The first direct observations of how facets form and develop on platinum nanocubes point the way towards more sophisticated and effective nanocrystal design.
John Rogers on board with Advanced Electronic Materials
Interview with John Rogers as he joins the Executive Advisory Board of the new journal Advanced Electronic Materials.
Bioinspired bubble-generated system
Researchers report a method to mimic bubble-based propulsion systems found in nature.
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Melbourne reseachers develop method to fabricate chiral stationary phases with nanoengineered features.
Multifunctional nanocarriers for therapeutic immunology and diagnostics
A new class of iron oxide nanocarrier activates the immune system and serves as a contrast agent for multiple imaging techniques.
Easily functionalized DNA for better conductivity
Nanowires can be produced by pulling DNA over micropillar arrays, leaving a simple overcoating step to improve conductivity.
Crosslinking hydrogels for better micrometer cell manipulation
International researchers have reported reported a crosslinker – an activated-ester-type photocleavable crosslinker – to prepare photodegradable hydrogels.
Gold nanoparticles kill aggressive brain cancer cells
A collaboration between nano- and neuroscientists has resulted in a system that kills the most aggressive, and most common, form of adult brain cancer.
This is your Brain on Art: Metaforming Nature
Professor Geoff Ozin highlights the latest in a series of collaborations between himself and artist Todd Siler.
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