Tag: Nanotechnology
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Flagella-Free Bacteria Movement: Sugar Currents and Gearboxes
What’s new in bacterial movement For decades, scientists have described bacterial motion as a simple story of tiny propellers—the flagella—that propel single cells through liquids. But fresh research from Arizona State University is reshaping that narrative. The studies uncover how some bacteria can move without their flagella, harnessing sugar-fueled currents and intricate molecular gear systems…
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Atomic-scale imaging breakthrough with a compact SEM
A breakthrough in accessible atomic-scale imaging In a development that could reshape how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated a method to visualize atomic‑scale structures using a compact, low‑energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Led by Arthur Blackburn, co‑director of UVic’s Advanced Microscopy Facility, the team combines…
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Giant Leap in Tiny Worlds: UVic Researchers Enable Atomic Imaging with Low-Energy SEM
Groundbreaking advance brings atomic-scale imaging to compact microscopes In a development that could redefine what laboratories can achieve without investing in prohibitively expensive equipment, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated sub-Ångström imaging using a low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, shows that high-resolution, atomic-scale images are no longer…
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B.C. Researchers Make Giant Leap in Small World of Microscopic Imaging
A Small-Scale Breakthrough with Big Implications Researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved a major milestone in electron microscopy, revealing atomic-scale structures with a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Published in Nature Communications, the work demonstrates sub-Ångström resolution using equipment traditionally deemed insufficient for such precision. The achievement promises to broaden access…
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UVic’s Electron Microscopy Breakthrough Enables Atomic-Scale Imaging with a Low-Energy SEM
UVic researchers unlock atomic-scale imaging using a compact SEM In a development that could redefine how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, a team at the University of Victoria (UVic) has achieved a major advance in electron microscopy. By combining a relatively affordable, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with cutting-edge computational techniques, they achieved…
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UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM
Breakthrough: High-Resolution Imaging on a Budget Researchers at the University of Victoria have achieved a groundbreaking advance in electron microscopy, demonstrating sub-Ångström resolution using a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). This achievement, published in Nature Communications, marks a significant shift in how scientists can visualize atomic-scale structures without relying on large, expensive equipment. Leading…
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UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM Breakthrough
Overview: A New Era for Atomic-Scale Imaging Scientists at the University of Victoria have announced a landmark advancement in electron microscopy that could reshape how researchers study matter at the smallest scales. By pairing a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with advanced computational techniques, the UVic team has achieved sub-Ångström resolution — less than…
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Cyclic peptide nanotubes offer new route to overcome cancer drug resistance
H2: Groundbreaking approach uses cyclic peptide nanotubes to deliver doxorubicin to cancer cell nuclei A team at CiQUS (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) has unveiled a novel molecular strategy that enables anticancer drugs to reach the nucleus of tumor cells, enhancing their therapeutic impact. Focusing on doxorubicin, a cornerstone chemotherapy drug, the researchers show…
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UNSW Takes Home Two Gongs At National Chemistry Awards
UNSW Crowned with Dual RACI National Awards Two UNSW Sydney scientists have been celebrated at the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) National Awards, underscoring the university’s leadership in biomedical technologies and sustainable energy. Professors Pall Thordarson and Chuan Zhao from the School of Chemistry, UNSW Science, were recognised for landmark contributions that are shaping chemistry,…
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Nanomedicine Emerges as a Key Tool to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy
Nanomedicine and Immunotherapy: A New Synergy The landscape of cancer treatment is rapidly evolving as researchers explore how nanotechnology can complement and strengthen immunotherapy. Recent back-to-back reviews in Nature Cancer and Trends in Cancer highlight nanomedicine as a versatile approach to reprogram the immune system and overcome the immune evasion strategies employed by solid tumors.…