Gold Nanoparticles - 4 Emerging Medical Applications July 30 2017
4 emerging medical uses of plasmonic gold nanoparticles are examined. Photoacoustic Imaging, Photodynamic Therapy, Photothermal Therapy, Radiation Therapy
Bomb Detecting Spinach July 22 2017
Spinach is a healthy part of the human diet, but now the latest advances in nanotechnology are enabling this vegetable to signal the presence of explosive chemicals.The Secret to Healthy Ice Cream July 15 2017
Scientists are now able to substitute the tiny proteins for fats and sugar in ice cream as a means of controlling ice crystals and maintaining the silky smoothness, but with significantly fewer calories.
Nanorods Improve Tissue Generation July 08 2017
Plasmonic nanoparticles - specifically gold nanorods (AuNRs) - are providing new advances towards an ultra precise, high-throughput, low cost ability to assemble and grow tissues.
The Fear of Nanotech July 01 2017
...after receiving questions such as “can nanobots control human thought?” it is worth considering how nanotechnology is perceived among the general public and where does this ‘nanophobia’ come from?Drinking AgNPs Turns Skin Blue June 25 2017
Paul Karasan and Rosemary Jacob both drank massive amounts of colloidal silver over years, causing a rare skin disorder call argyria. For most the coloring is permanent and the only recommendation is removal of colloidal silver from their diet to prevent further discoloration and complications.
Nanosensor Improves Pesticide Detection June 18 2017
A new study from researchers at State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies in China has revealed the possibility for flexible sensors capable of in-situ detection of pesticides at the nanogram level.
Nanoparticles with a Venomous Sting June 11 2017
Whether you are allergic to bees or have ever suffered a particularly nasty sting, we all know a bee sting packs a punch. However, the toxic components of a bee's sting - as well as those of other poisonous stinging insects - may provide medical benefits.Watch AuNP aggregation June 09 2017
A common stability problem with unprotected, non stabilized gold nanoparticles is aggregation.PA Imaging Melts Gold Nanorods June 05 2017
...without protection gold nanorods melt from pulsed-laser energy