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DNA origami technology for efficient, sensitive biosensors
New biosensors based on DNA origami nanotechnology might detect when to release drugs based on certain conditions inside the body.
Nanoscale transistors overcome the limits of silicon semiconductor technology
Researchers have built more energy-efficient transistors with nanoscale structures that leverage quantum effects.
Injectable magnetic nanomachines for remote brain stimulation
Tiny magnetic nanodiscs can be injected into the brain where they can stimulate brain cells without using more invasive means to do the same.
Scientists build powerful energy-storage systems from carbon nanotubes
High energy-density to power sensors and other technologies
Implanted microchips re-link brain to arms and spinal cord, restoring movement to paralyzed man, an amazing first
Researchers and clinicians map and pinpoint areas for movement and sensation of touch, using chips to target related brain areas
Artificial-life nanostructures: medicine of the future?
Viral vaccines (modified and weakened versions of a virus) and artificial life forms to diagnose and treat diseases
New RNA nanoparticles can perform gene editing in the lungs to treat lung diseases
Could lead to an inhalable treatment for genetic diseases including cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases
Robotics At The Nanoscale: A DNA-Based Electromotor Powered by Nanopore Flow
Could help spark research in building molecular factories to create useful chemicals or medical probes based on molecules inside the bloodstream to detect diseases
Catalytic combo converts greenhouse gas CO2 to solid carbon nanofibers
"This approach could successfully lock carbon away in a useful solid form to offset or even achieve negative carbon emissions"— researchers
Scientists Hack DNA to Make Next-Gen Nanostructures
Scientists have developed a novel universal method for producing a wide variety of functional 3D metallic and semiconductor nanostructures