Bacteria and viruses – between good and evil
Visits: 0 – Viruses that infect bacteria may one day replace antibiotics because they precisely attack only specific pathogens. Researchers at ETH Zurich are now showing […]
Biomicrotechnology
Liquid biopsy detects localized immunity
Visits: 0 – The blood test developed at the Hebrew University detects immune and inflammatory activity in tissues, eliminating the need for painful biopsies and expensive […]
S-acylation enhances COVID-19 infection by SARS-CoV-2
Visits: 0 – Like many viruses, SARS-CoV-2 relies on lipid modifications carried by host enzymes to organize their membrane structure and coordinate the function of virulence […]
Graphene binds drugs which kill bacteria on implants
Visits: 2 – Usnic acid (yellow) is integrated in and released from the implant’s graphene coating. The usnic acid kills the bacteria (green) and thereby prevents […]
Biomarker anticipates severe strokes in patients with COVID-19
Visits: 1 – Severe COVID-19 courses can now be detected at an early stage. Researchers at the University of Zurich have identified the first biomarker that […]
Robotic micromachines sailing through our veins
Visits: 9 – Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a technique for making length micrometer machines, interconnecting various materials in a complex way. These micro robots […]
Going on the way to lifelike robots
Visits: 5 – In order for robots to be able to achieve more than simple automated machines in the future, they must not only have their […]
Seaweed sustainable source of raw material
Visits: 9 – The EU research project with the participation of the University of Hohenheim is looking for new sustainable food additives and packaging materials made […]
Trojan Horse to Kill Cancer Cells
Visits: 6 – Cancer cells are killed in lab experiments and tumour growth reduced in mice, using a new approach that turns a nanoparticle into a […]
DNA as Nano-carrier can control release of drugs
Visits: 3 – Secure nano-carrier delivers medications directly to cells inside DNA Courtesy TUM: Medications often have unwanted side-effects. One reason is that they reach not […]
From wearables to careables electronics
Visits: 30 – Detection, performance and cure. If we could combine vital sign detection capabilities with intelligent algorithms and action capabilities to not only diagnose, but […]
Possible coronavirus entry into organs identified
Visits: 3 – The initial battle takes place in the nostrils, the study indicates alternative pathways that the virus can use to enter the lungs, central […]