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Advanced Atomic Force Microscopy Helps Observe Factor-Pooling by Ribosomes

Advanced Atomic Force Microscopy Helps Observe Factor-Pooling by Ribosomes

In cells, ribosomes are considered as the complexes of ribonucleoproteins central to the synthesis of proteins. But the lack of concrete evidence has made it difficult to understand how such complexes function.

11 Jan 2021

High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy Reveals Structure, Dynamics of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy Reveals Structure, Dynamics of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

Kanazawa University's pioneering high-speed atomic force microscope technology has now shed light on the structure and dynamics of some of life's most ubiquitous and inscrutable molecules - intrinsically disordered proteins. The study is reported in Nature Nanotechnology .

29 Dec 2020

Novel Synthetic Aperture Microscopy with Unprecedented Spatial Resolution and Speed

Novel Synthetic Aperture Microscopy with Unprecedented Spatial Resolution and Speed

Microscopy is an essential tool in multiple research fields and industries, such as biology, medicine, materials science, and quality control, to name a few. Although many microscopy techniques exist, each has pros and cons, mostly in terms of spatial resolution, speed (images per second), and applicability.

22 Dec 2020

Researchers Break New Record in X-Ray Microscopy

Researchers Break New Record in X-Ray Microscopy

Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland and other institutions in Paris, Hamburg and Basel, have succeeded in setting a new record in X-ray microscopy.

14 Dec 2020

New Microscope Technique Provides a Detailed View of Droplet Nucleation Process

New Microscope Technique Provides a Detailed View of Droplet Nucleation Process

Nucleation is a ubiquitous phenomenon that governs the formation of both droplets and bubbles in systems used for condensation, desalination, water splitting, crystal growth, and many other important industrial processes.

3 Dec 2020

New Microscopy Approach to Observe Dynamics of Small-Molecule Drugs in Cells

New Microscopy Approach to Observe Dynamics of Small-Molecule Drugs in Cells

The quality of life of people around the world has been considerably influenced by successful drug development.

19 Nov 2020

New Gold Nanodisk-Based Technology Could Improve Diagnostics

New Gold Nanodisk-Based Technology Could Improve Diagnostics

As far as imaging the smallest nanoparticles is concerned, existing advanced methods have evident restrictions, making it hard for scientists to study viruses and other structures at the molecular level.

17 Nov 2020

Self-Assembled Gold Nanoparticle Metasurfaces can Improve Resolution for Live-Cell Imaging

Self-Assembled Gold Nanoparticle Metasurfaces can Improve Resolution for Live-Cell Imaging

In the quest to image exceedingly small structures and phenomenon with higher precision, scientists have been pushing the limits of optical microscope resolution, but these advances often come with increased complication and cost.

9 Nov 2020

New Microscopy System can Help Visualize Individual Molecules in 3D

New Microscopy System can Help Visualize Individual Molecules in 3D

Six years ago, the Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientists for finding ways to visualize the pathways of individual molecules inside living cells.

23 Oct 2020

Nanodevices Give an Unprecedented Peek into the Interior of Mammalian Cells

Nanodevices Give an Unprecedented Peek into the Interior of Mammalian Cells

For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.

21 Oct 2020

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Transforming Composite Materials with Boron Nitride NanoBarbs

Steve Wilcenski

AZoNano speaks to Steve Wilcenski from BNNano about its cutting-edge boron nitride nanotubes, critical for the future of robust materials manufacturing.

Transforming Composite Materials with Boron Nitride NanoBarbs

Developing a Face Mask that Kills COVID-19 on Contact

Dr. Gareth Cave

In this interview, Dr. Gareth Cave speaks to AZoNano about how he has designed a new antiviral face mask that can kill viruses, including COVID-19, on contact.

Developing a Face Mask that Kills COVID-19 on Contact

Harvesting Energy as you Move: The Future of Wearable Technology

Dr Ishara Dharmasena

EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellow, Dr Ishara Dharmasena, speaks to AZoNano about their groundbreaking triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) technology that has the potential to convert our movements into electricity.

Harvesting Energy as you Move: The Future of Wearable Technology

The Nano-focus X-ray Inspection System for Wafer Level Packaging (NF120)

The Nano-focus X-ray Inspection System for Wafer Level Packaging (NF120)

The NF120 by SEC is a non-destructive analysis system for wafer level packaging.

From SEC

On-Line Shape Analyzer System: Pi PMS

On-Line Shape Analyzer System: Pi PMS

Portable on-line shape analyzer system that can serve as a temporary or dedicated system to monitor size, shape in real-time: Pi PMS

From Vision Analytical Inc.

Coxem STEM Module: Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Detector

Coxem STEM Module: Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Detector

The capabilities of a scanning transmission electron microscopy detector, Coxem’s STEM Module, are detailed on this page.

From COXEM Co. Ltd.