Nanobiotechnology

‘Smart bandage’ detects, could prevent infections

NANO Magazine: Bandages are great for covering wounds, but they would be much more useful if they could also detect infections. By embedding nanosensors in the fibers of a bandage, University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor Daniel Roxbury and former URI…

Fighting respiratory virus outbreaks through ‘nano-popcorn’ sensor-based rapid detection

NANO Magazine: Viral respiratory diseases are easily transmissible and can spread rapidly across the globe, causing significant damage. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to this. In the past…

Can chemistry thaw the vaccine cold chain?

Chemistry World: As the world celebrates the arrival of vaccines to protect against Covid-19, the logistics of distributing them is under the spotlight as never before. It’s a delicate balancing act – both heat and excessive cold damage vaccines. Keeping vaccines…

Nanodroplets and ultrasound ‘drills’ prove effective at tackling tough blood clots

NANO Magazine: Engineering researchers have developed a new technique for eliminating particularly tough blood clots, using engineered nanodroplets and an ultrasound “drill” to break up the clots from the inside…