Nanobots could help diagnose and treat cancer
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Lipid nanotablet makes tiny biocomputer
Nanoparticle-modified platform resembles a biological cellular membrane
Scientists apply directed evolution to optical nanosensors
Scientists have used directed evolution to enhance the optical properties of complexes of DNA wrapped around carbon nanotubes
Gripping applications for new dual-polymer hydrogel
A new dual-polymer hydrogel able to respond dynamically to its environment could find use in a variety of “soft robotic” and biomedical applications
Transistor-based DNA sensor detects Down syndrome
New device could make for a highly sensitive non-invasive test that is fast, simple and cost-effective
Protocells help make DNA computer
Synthetic cell-like capsules protect biomolecular logic gates while allowing them to operate faster
Nanoplates tag neuroblastoma to guide tumour surgery
Nanoplates conjugated with RVG peptides that target neuroblastoma in vivo help guide surgical excision
Graphene and gold shine light on protein-based diseases
By combining graphene with nano-ribbons of gold, researchers have developed an ultrasensitive biosensor for detecting disease-causing proteins
Mushroom-like nanowires stand up for elastronics
Mushroom-like gold nanowires on soft, flexible substrates could enable a new generation of wearable or implantable stretchable electronic devices