Nanoscale Trojan horses treat inflammation

Nanosized Trojan horses created from a patient's own immune cells have successfully treated inflammation by overcoming the body's complex defense mechanisms, perhaps leading to broader applications for treating diseases characterized by inflammation, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Supercrystals with new architecture can enhance drug synthesis

Scientists have designed an optically active nanosized supercrystal whose novel architecture can help separate organic molecules, thus considerably facilitating the technology of drug synthesis.

New study captures ultrafast motion of proteins

An international research team has succeeded for the first time in observing the structural changes in carbonic anhydrase.

Better understanding interactions between graphene and its environment

The interactions between graphene and its environment have a significant influence on the use of this promising material by the semiconductor industry. Thanks to the comprehensive findings of an international research project, these interactions are now better understood and can be controlled as a result.

Nanoplastics negatively affect aquatic animals

New research investigates how nanosized plastic particles affect aquatic animals in different parts of the food chain.

Engineers take first step toward flexible, wearable, tricoder-like device

The Chem-Phys patch monitors both biochemical and electric signals in the human body at the same time - a first.

Nanotechnology for the nose: scented video games

The NANOSMELL project aims to switch smells on and off by tagging artificial odorants with nanoparticles exposed to electromagnetic field.