New study shows silver nanoparticles mitigate cell damage caused by ethanol

New study shows silver nanoparticles mitigate cell damage caused by ethanol
The cover story of the most recent edition of the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) describes how nanoparticles formed by very small numbers of silver atoms can protect against the cell damage caused by ethanol. The study was led by researchers from the University of Barcelona (Spain) and conducted in conjunction with the Magnetism and Nanotechnology laboratory of the University of …

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Team Studies T Cell Activation With Nanoparticles

Team Studies T Cell Activation With Nanoparticles
A University of Alberta-led research team has taken a major step forward in understanding how T cells are activated in the course of an immune response by combining nanotechnology and cell biology.

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Electrochemistry at the Nanoscale

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For centuries, electrochemistry has played a key role in technologically important areas such as electroplating or corrosion. In recent decades, electrochemical methods are receiving increasing attention in important strongly growing fields of science and technology such as nanosciences (nanoelectrochemistry) and life-sciences (organic and biological electrochemistry).

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Pitt-led international study identifies human enzyme that breaks down potentially toxic nanomaterials, opens door to …

Pitt-led international study identifies human enzyme that breaks down potentially toxic nanomaterials, opens door to …
( University of Pittsburgh ) An international study based at the University of Pittsburgh provides the first identification of a human enzyme that can biodegrade carbon nanotubes — the superstrong materials found in products from electronics to plastics — and in laboratory tests offset the potentially damaging health effects of being exposed to the tiny components, according to findings …

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Ben-Gurion University researcher receives rappaport prize for excellence in biomedical research

Ben-Gurion University researcher receives rappaport prize for excellence in biomedical research
( American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ) Professor Cohen received the prize for her research that led to an innovative and pioneering product using algae to prevent cardiac tissue damage following acute myocardial infarction. The hydrogel, is a resorbable liquid polymer that is administered through the coronary artery during standard catheterization and flows into the damaged …

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