MaterialsViews interviews Yanglong Hou of Peking University on nanobiotechnology and magnetic nanoparticles.
Results for "magnetic nanoparticles"
Algae-based microrobots clean up plastic waste
Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.
Artificial muscle noninvasively promotes insulin production
A membrane embedded with magnetic microdisks mechanically stimulates pancreatic cells to produce insulin, which could help treat diabetes.
Algae-based microrobots fight cancer
Living microrobots made from algae were weaponized to help fight tumors by improving the effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Intestinal patch delivered by wireless capsule
A magnetic, drug-delivering capsule precisely navigates the GI tract to heal gastrointestinal disease and injury.
Flagella inspire spiraling microrobots
Researchers develop microrobots that can sense their external environments and adapt their motion, similar to living organisms.
Yanglong Hou: A Leader in Multidisciplinary Research
Curiosity driving scientific interest: Prof. Yanglong Hou shares his story for Advanced Science 5th anniversary
Digging Holes in Biofilm
Nanoparticles can be used to destroy a common bacterial defense mechanism.
Earth Day 2019: Easy Access to Clean Drinking Water
Using cellulose-based fibers and nanotechnology to remove arsenic from drinking water.
Manipulating Proteins inside Living Cells
Magnetogenetics is a promising approach manipulating cellular functions in tissues and organisms with high spatial and temporal resolution.
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