Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

A new direction in science: plant nanobionics

After the introduction of carbon nanotubes into chloroplasts, the ability to photosynthesis increased by 30% in plants, and sensitivity to gases polluting the environment also appeared. The scientists attributed their research to a new field, which they called "plant nanobionics".

18.03.2014

Nanotechnology

ATP is a target for anti–cancer nanoparticles

American doctors suggest searching for and destroying cancer cells, focusing on the fact that they contain an abnormally large number of ATP molecules inside.

12.03.2014

Nanotechnology

Products with nanosilver can be dangerous

Silver nanoparticles trigger unique processes in cells that initiate the production of free radicals and are potentially dangerous for the body.

05.03.2014

Nanotechnology

Replacement ceramics

Last year, work on the project was completed, which resulted in a unique development for Russia – prosthetics of small joints (fingers and toes) made of nanoceramics.

28.02.2014

Nanotechnology

Glaucoma treatment: instead of drops, lenses with nanodiamonds

And nanodiamond-reinforced lenses are stronger than ordinary ones, which can be useful in the case when glaucoma is not very scary for you.

17.02.2014

Nanotechnology

Nanoparticles cured mice of myodystrophy

The introduction of rapamycin-loaded perfluorocarbon nanoparticles provided an improvement in the functions of skeletal and cardiac muscles in a mouse model of Duchenne myodystrophy.

13.02.2014

Nanotechnology

Improved miRNA Delivery method

Lipid containers carrying therapeutic RNA can be configured for delivery to a strictly defined organ by indicating the final "address" on their surface with the help of amino acids.

12.02.2014

Nanotechnology

Prepare the cage for the experience…

The contents of the cell can be turned into a homogeneous soup using intracellular nanomixers controlled by ultrasound and magnetic field.

12.02.2014

Nanotechnology

Microchip for testing nanopreparations

A microchip consisting of two microfluidic channels separated by a porous membrane covered with endothelial cells will make it possible to predict the therapeutic effects of nanopreparations.

06.02.2014

Nanotechnology

Will nanoprocessors help circumvent Moore's law?

In the future, new nanoprocessors can be used to control various miniature systems. In addition, research in the field of nanoprocessors can help overcome the limitations of Moore's law.

29.01.2014

Nanotechnology

Antibacterial nanobombs

Upon contact with bacteria suspended in the air nanodrops of water enclosed in them oxygen radicals destroy the membranes of bacterial cells, and bacteria die.

23.01.2014

Nanotechnology

Polymer cell imitates a living one

Dutch researchers have produced an artificial eukaryotic cell containing artificial organelles and biochemical reactions similar to those occurring in the cells of living organisms.

22.01.2014

Nanotechnology

The silver light of DNA

Russian scientists from the Faculty of Physics of St. Petersburg State University managed to stabilize silver clusters in solution using DNA nanoparticles. This made it possible to create chemically stable biocompatible fluorescent labels with high brightness.

26.12.2013

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology against epidemics

Gene-RADAR technology can be used not only to detect diseases of a particular person. Data uploaded to the cloud from multiple Gene-RADAR devices allows you to determine the spread of epidemics.

25.12.2013

Nanotechnology

"Bacteriobot": a homing bacterium with an anti-cancer nanohead

These micro-cyborgs are able not only to detect cancer at the very initial stage, but also to effectively suppress the development of the tumor at a time when the disease is still treatable.

23.12.2013

Nanotechnology

Biocompatible implants: made in Tomsk

TPU scientists are developing technologies for obtaining materials and products for "gentle" regenerative medicine. Biocompatible coatings for implants discovered by polytechnics are not rejected by the body, which accelerates regeneration.

16.12.2013

Nanotechnology

Antifungal nanofibers from plastic waste

Self-assembling nanofibers based on polyethylene terephthalate are safe for humans and effectively destroy pathogenic fungi without causing drug resistance in them.

11.12.2013

Nanotechnology

Microrobots imitate the principle of movement of microalgae

Researchers from Spain and Italy have proposed using flexible micro robots to work inside the human body. Scientists want to borrow the principle of moving these robots from unicellular organisms, Euglen.

09.12.2013

Nanotechnology

Tablets of the future: nanoparticles

If you are a patient and have a choice, it will be made in favor of medications that are taken orally. It seems that in the coming years this phrase may well be confirmed by the practice of using tablets based on nanoparticles.

29.11.2013

Nanotechnology

Bactericidal coatings imitating the surface of insect wings

The substance, accidentally obtained in the 1980s and once considered promising for solar panels and photodetectors, is structurally similar to... dragonfly wings. And it has the same excellent bactericidal properties!

28.11.2013