New technique combines nanoparticles and bioremediation to decontaminate polluted soils

Scientists are exploring a strategy to remedy soils contaminated by organic compounds containing chlorine (organochlorine compounds). The innovative process consists of combining the application of zero-iron nanoparticles with bioremediation techniques.

EU funding to replicate brain's neural networks through 3D nanoprinting

The MESO-BRAIN consortium has received a prestigious award of 3.3million euros in funding from the European Commission as part of its Future and Emerging Technology scheme.

'Nanomachine Contrast Agent' using existing MRI detects minimal cancer tissue

Researchers in Japan have developed a nanomachine contrast agent which allows for a highly sensitive visualization of hypoxic regions within the tumor using MRI.