Acoustical tweezers trap microbubbles
Contactless manipulation technique holds promise for biomedical applications
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Cellular nanosponges could neutralize SARS-CoV-2
Newly developed cellular nanosponges reduce the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 by binding to its receptors before the virus can attack human cells
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Nanoparticles target the most dangerous prostate tumours
Nanoparticle-based contrast agents could both image and attack the nerve networks that make some prostate cancers especially aggressive
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A nanosensor to detect epileptic seizures
Highly sensitive device is the first to detect changes in potassium ion levels in the brains of freely moving mice
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Gold nanoparticles inside cells are not inert, say researchers
New study reveals that cells can metabolize gold even though it is not essential for their function
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Organic electrochemical transistor monitors bone cell differentiation
New technique detects real-time concentrations of an important cytokine molecule secreted as stem cells transform into bone
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DNA building blocks self-assemble in response to environment
Technique could create synthetic biology systems that perform logical functions
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Nanocapsules deliver gene-editing payload
Structures are alternatives to viral vectors for gene therapy using the CRISPR-Cas9 system
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Carbon nanotube fibres rewire damaged hearts
Sewing conductive fibres made of carbon nanotubes directly into damaged cardiac tissue can restore electrical function to the heart
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Light-sensitive nanoparticles could improve cancer imaging and therapy
Laser-stimulated gold nanoparticles show potential to diagnose and treat disease with high precision
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