3D Localization of Single Molecules Improved to Nanoscale
University researchers W. E. Moerner, E. Betzig and S. W. Hell won the 2014 Nobel Prize for their development of super-resolution microscopy, a technique that breaks the...
Basic Research
Techniques
Methods and protocols in practice – how researchers actually run experiments, and the techniques shifting what is possible at the bench.
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Electric Chip Recovers Drug Nanoparticles from Blood
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego have discovered a new technique to isolate nanoparticles from blood plasma. An oscillating electric field can separate nanoparticles...
Bioengineering
Organic Electronics Generate the First Electronic Plants
Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden have created electronic plants. The staff at the Laboratory for Organic Electronics inserted semi-conductive polymers inside living flowers, trees and...
Basic Research
Biogel Delivers Anti-Cancer Agents Directly to Tumors
Researchers from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) have developed an injectable biogel that can deliver anti-cancer agents directly into the tumors. The technique,...
Basic Research
Nanopore Technology Can Identify Pathogen Types
Reseachers from Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and Boston University have developed a nanopore that identifies pathogens from their genomic characteristics. The instrument senses single molecules and detects...
Basic Research
One Year in Space to Plan the Journey to Mars
With the three-year journey to Mars in mind, NASA is studying the risks of spending long periods of time in space. Scott Kelly will live...
Environment
New Method to Inhibit Biofilm Growth on Medical Implants
Researchers from Sahlgrenska Academy have developed a new technique to prevent biofilm formation. Coating implants and catheters with “tissue plasminogen activator” prevents the infectious agent Staphylococcus aureus...
Biotechnology
Synthetic Polymer Repairs “Electronic Skin”
Researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have developed materials that have the ability to fix its scratches. A a that can be integrated in flexible devices...
Basic Research