Putting a Ring on It: Microparticles Can Be Captured

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[23/07/2010] To trap and hold tiny microparticles, engineers at Harvard University have "put a ring on it," using a silicon-based circular resonator to confine particles stably for up to several minutes.  Putting a Ring on It: Microparticles Can Be Captured - read more

Carbon Nanotubes: Ultrasensitive Biosensor to Detect Proteins

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[30/06/2010] A cluster of carbon nanotubes coated with a thin layer of protein-recognizing polymer form a biosensor capable of using electrochemical signals to detect minute amounts of proteins, which could provide a crucial new diagnostic tool for the detection of a range of illnesses. Carbon Nanotubes: Ultrasensitive Biosensor to Detect Proteins - read more

Implants: Nanowires Convert Heartbeat Into Electricity

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[11/06/2010] Nanowires inside a rat can convert the power of breathing and heartbeats into electricity, according to researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The nano-generator could lead one day to nano-scale medical implants and sensors powered by the body. Implants: Nanowires Convert Heartbeat Into Electricity - read more