Complex three-dimensional nanostructures could find use in quantum computing and magnetic field sensing
DNA origami makes 3D superconducting nanostructures
Biosensors
Tiny sensor technique reveals cellular forces involved in tissue generation
A team of researchers developed a technique that uses tiny polymer spheres to sense the forces at play as body tissue forms and grows
Molecular sweat sensor offers quick drug detection
“The developed technology would overcome the technological limitations on identifying drug and prohibited substance use and enable drug detection without invasive and ethical problems”
Ho Sang Jung
Ho Sang Jung
Nanodiamonds measure thermal conductivity in living cells
New device could improve heat-based therapies for cancer
Continuous monitoring of proteins a game-changer for patients
A world-first discovery could lead to faster and more effective treatments for chronic health complications, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, with ‘fluorescent’ in vivo biosensors
New biosensing platform for Covid-19 detection
Biosensing platform detects Covid-19 antibodies in seconds
No more needles?
Nearly pain-free microneedle patch can test for antibodies and more in the fluid between cells
Combining best of both worlds for cancer modeling
Tiny devices use samples taken directly from patients to combine in vivo and in vitro testing
Biodegradable sensor opens door to real-time monitoring of key biomarker
Implantable silicon-based electronics could monitor nitric oxide species directly at the source, and then biodegrade