Nanotechnology is being used to enhance medicine and to clean up plastic in oceans. Dr. Frederic Bertley takes a look at some of the current uses of nanotechnology, from pregnancy tests to efforts in ...

In a recent review published in the Journal of Nanobiotechnology, researchers reviewed existing data on nanotechnology-based delivery of active components of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). TCMs ...

Micro-robots operate on a scale from a few microns to several millimeters. Untethered micro devices utilize magnetic fields or acoustic waves for precise propulsion. Biodegradable gels and ...

Nanotechnology was once the stuff of science fiction, but today the concept of creating devices and machines that are several thousand times smaller than the width of a human hair is a ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long relied on herbal decoctions and extracts rich in bioactive constituents. Yet many of these compounds suffer from poor water solubility, low oral ...

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection represents a critical intersection of viral-induced inflammation and cardiovascular pathology. This review explores the dual ...

Definition: Bottom-up nanotechnology is an innovative approach to constructing nanostructures that differ significantly from traditional top-down manufacturing methods. Instead of carving out or ...

The federal government should act quickly and decisively to shore up its investment in nanotechnology in order to maintain global leadership and ensure the U.S. fully realizes the economic and social ...

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