Study takes a unique approach to new generation of smart drug delivery carriers

Imagine a tiny capsule, smaller than the tip of a needle, that could be programmed to release medicine at a specific location in your body and is inexpensive, easy to make, and more effective than the traditional pharmaceuticals we know today.

Researchers roll the dice on perovskite interfaces

Scientists develop a Bayesian probability-based computer program to help work out the structure of perovskite oxides at their interfaces.

Dynamic catalytic converters for clean air in the city

Dynamic structure of platinum particles optimizes exhaust gas after-treatment.

Nanoparticles with pulse laser controlled antibacterial properties

Researchers have discovered how to activate their bactericidal effect at will using pulsed laser irradiation. This is promising development in the fight against antibacterial resistance.

Imperfections show 'swimming' particles the way to self-healing and shape-changing

Defects in liquid crystals act as guides in tiny oceans, directing particle traffic.

Engineering cell-membrane function with DNA origami nanodevices

Researchers establish a foundation for implementing the diverse function of DNA origami nanotechnology on cell surfaces by using hydrophobic anchors to attach 3D DNA origami nanostructures to the surface of five distinct cell types, including adherent, suspension, and primary cells.

Mimicking biological process, hydrogel signals and releases proteins

An artificial system using a DNA-laced hydrogel can receive a chemical signal and release the appropriate protein. Further stimulation by the chemical signal continues to trigger a response.