A colorimetric assay system based on urine and nanoparticles for mercury detection has been developed by researchers from Nanyang Technological University.
Effects of nanowires on fibroblast dynamics
Bigger is not necessarily better: when it comes to culturing fibroblasts on nanowire substrates, there are several reasons to reconsider the use of long nanowires.
Using nanoparticles to discern chirality
A team of scientists has developed a new, simpler way to discern molecular handedness, known as chirality, using gold-and-silver cubic nanoparticles.
Dr. Angela Belcher awarded 2013 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Leading nanotechnology scientist wins award for research inspired by nature and its ability to create materials.
A better look into cerebrospinal fluid
New setup for ex vivo detection reveals low concentrations of biomarkers such as circulating tumor cells, bacteria and nanoparticles in cerebrospinal fluid.
Chad Mirkin is RSC World Entrepreneur of the Year
Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin has been named 2013 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Brush copolymers for gene delivery
Novel pH sensitive brush copolymers with biodegradable polyphosphoester side chains for use as nonviral gene vectors have been developed.
Applied Nanotech awarded new printed electronics patents
Both patents are related to their copper inks, which have the potential to replace existing silver inks that are commonplace in the marketplace.
Spotlight on Polymer Chemistry Issue 10
The Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry highlights some important research in the latest issue.
Nanopores have potential for disease detection
Chambers can be used for the detection and identification of a wide range of molecules, including DNA.










