Graphene oxide-wrapped nanospheres can help destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistance genes in wastewater treatment plants
Graphene helps wrap up treatment of antibiotic resistance
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Fish scales prove to be a smart material
Scientists have characterized carp scales down to the nanoscale, potentially allowing their toughness to be replicated in synthetic structural materials
New study gets to the core of enamel’s strength
Researchers have identified a small number of impurity atoms that may contribute to the strength of enamel, but also make it more soluble
Custom nanoparticle regresses tumors when exposed to light
A unique nanoparticle to deliver a localized cancer treatment inhibits tumor growth in mice, according to a team of researchers
Healing wounds using honey and silk
An update on an ancient remedy has potential for effective scar-free healing of wounds
Biomedical instrument based on microvesicles
Microvesicles – bubbles surrounded by a natural cell membrane – can be biocompatible therapeutic instruments
New biomaterial can protect against harmful radiation
Researchers have synthesized a new form of melanin enriched with selenium for protecting human tissue against harmful radiation
Spider silk can create lenses useful for biological imaging
Spider silk is useful for a variety of biomedical applications:. One unexpected application for spider silk is its use in the creation of biocompatible lenses for biological imaging applications
Gold nanoparticles accelerate individual cancer diagnosis and treatment
Researchers proposed a new method for producing gold nanoparticles based on synthesis under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. The method excludes the use of aggressive chemical agents and the obtained nanoparticles are safe for the body and can be used for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer