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A New Biosensor for the COVID-19 Virus Based on Gold Nanoislands

A team of researchers from Empa, ETH Zurich and Zurich University Hospital has succeeded in developing a novel sensor for detecting the new coronavirus. In future it could be used to measure the concentration of the virus in the environment -- for example in places where there are many people or in hospital ventilation systems.

23 Apr 2020

Cellulose Acetate Manuka Honey Nanofibrous Mats Promote Wound Healing

As instances of antibiotic resistance increase in the medical field, scientists are reexamining natural materials for their potential use in medicine. Honey has been used for thousands of years, from the time of Pharaohs for their effectiveness in treating wounds and burns.

15 Apr 2020

Modifying Natural Fibrous Materials with Functional Ceramic Nanocontainers

A new technology studied by researchers at Kazan Federal University could be beneficial for the hair cosmetics industry and drug delivery.

13 Apr 2020

Cellulose Nanofibers from Coffee Grounds Could be Used to Make Bioplastics

Cellulose nanofibers derived from spent coffee grounds were carefully analyzed by scientists from Yokohama National University (YNU), who have identified them as a viable new source of raw material.

7 Apr 2020

Abcam and SomaServe Partner to Commercialize Cell Delivery Potential of Bionic Nanoparticles

Abcam plc, a global innovator in life science reagents and tools, and SomaServe Ltd, a Pharma service and specialist reagent business exploiting PolyNautâ Technology, have announced a partnership to commercialise the cell delivery potential of the polymer-based ‘bionic’ nanoparticles, which can carry a range of payloads directly to live cells.

From Abcam 17 Dec 2019

Developing a Biocompatible Nanoparticle to Visualize Lymph Nodes

Breast cancer is among the top 10 leading causes of death among women worldwide. Although the treatment methods have improved, detecting and treating metastases of cancer in lymph nodes remains a challenge.

19 Nov 2019

Nanotechnology Offers Pioneering Solution to Vessel Corrosion and Biofouling, According to Major Maritime Study

Nanotechnology will play a crucial role in the future management of vessel corrosion and biofouling, according to a major maritime study.

6 Nov 2019

Atomically Thin Minerals Show Promise as Proton Conducting Membranes for Green Technologies

Researchers at The University of Manchester discovered that atomically- thin micas – the name given to a type of common mineral found in soil – are excellent proton conductors.

17 Sep 2019

Novel Strategy Enables Deep Tumor Penetration of Drug-Loaded Nanoparticles

Previously, the idea of tiny nanobots that flow through the body to rectify damaged cells was regarded as science fiction. However, now, these microrobots are turning into reality with a lot of experimental trials.

2 Sep 2019

Nanoswimmer Model Helps Understand Chemotactic Motility in Bacterial Swarm

Bacteria have the ability to dynamically move toward a nutrient source—a phenomenon called chemotaxis—and they can move together through a process called swarming.

1 Aug 2019

Bionanotechnology News

A New Biosensor for the COVID-19 Virus Based on Gold Nanoislands

Cellulose Acetate Manuka Honey Nanofibrous Mats Promote Wound Healing

Modifying Natural Fibrous Materials with Functional Ceramic Nanocontainers

Cellulose Nanofibers from Coffee Grounds Could be Used to Make Bioplastics

Abcam and SomaServe Partner to Commercialize Cell Delivery Potential of Bionic Nanoparticles

Developing a Biocompatible Nanoparticle to Visualize Lymph Nodes

Nanotechnology Offers Pioneering Solution to Vessel Corrosion and Biofouling, According to Major Maritime Study

Atomically Thin Minerals Show Promise as Proton Conducting Membranes for Green Technologies

Novel Strategy Enables Deep Tumor Penetration of Drug-Loaded Nanoparticles

Nanoswimmer Model Helps Understand Chemotactic Motility in Bacterial Swarm

Automated Image Acquisition and Analysis of Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Structures

A New Language for Nanopore Design

Enhancing Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Nano-Ceramic Electrolytes

Breakthrough in Broadband Photodetectors: Nanomaterial Gii Could Bring Faster Broadband and Higher Quality Medical Imaging

Light-Responsive Azobenzene Polymers for Enhanced Neural Interfaces

Conversations on AFM: Applications of BioAFM in Life Science

Conversations on AFM: The Technology and History Behind AFM and SPM

Recent Advances in High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy to Improve Research Into Protein Dynamics

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