An artificial cell on a chip
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a precisely controllable system for mimicking biochemical reaction cascades in cells. Using
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Turning a coronavirus protein into a nanoparticle could be key for COVID-19 vaccine
Changing makeup of a specific protein has the potential to neutralize the virus
Read moreSmall brain device proves big game changer for severely paralysed patients
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online in the first human trial.
Read moreResearchers prove titanate nanotubes composites enhance photocatalysis of hydrogen
In a paper published in NANO , researchers from National Taiwan University examined the photocatalytic performances of titanate nanotubes (TNTs)
Read moreWhat do breast cancer cells feel inside the tumour?
New technique may lead to early and improved cancer detection and mapping
Read moreMythbusting: 5 common misperceptions surrounding the environmental impacts of single-use plastics
Stand in the soda pop aisle at the supermarket, surrounded by rows of brightly colored plastic bottles and metal cans,
Read moreA blast of gas for better solar cells
A simple process for depositing silicon oxide onto silicon wafers could be a great step forward for making silicon-based solar
Read moreResearch team wins Catalyst Award in first year of international challenge
RIT researchers receive funding for innovative project to improve health and quality of life for the aging population
Read moreCity, University of London academics develop algorithm to analyse HeLa cancer cells
Dr Constantino Carlos Reyes-Aldasoro and Dr Cefa Karabag collaborate with the Francis Crick Institute on a novel approach published in the PLoS ONE journal, which significantly reduces the amount of time taken to analyse the cell line
Read moreLow cost, customized prosthesis using 3D printing
SUTD, together with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, developed a novel 3D printed non-metallic self-locking prosthetic arm for a patient with a forequarter amputation – it is more comfortable, flexible and 20% cheaper than a conventional prosthesis.
Read moreA heart-breast cancer-on-a-chip monitoring system
Dual-organ system enables the measurement of cardiac toxicity arising from breast cancer chemotherapy
Read moreNew test method to standardize immunological evaluation of nucleic acid nanoparticles
Researchers believe accurate, affordable and easily reproduced protocol for assessing immune effects could further research collaboration and advance therapeutic use of new medicines
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