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·May 27, 2022·4 min read

Novel Sensors Enable Precise Measurement of Dopamine

Novel sensors made from modified carbon nanotubes can visualize the release of dopamine from neurons with unprecedented resolution.

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·July 5, 2021·3 min read

Nanomaterials Shape and Form Influences Their Ability to Cross the Blood Brain Barrier

Silver and zinc oxide nanomaterials are able to pass through an in vitro blood-brain barrier model in the form of both particles and dissolved ions.

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·February 23, 2021·3 min read

Targeted Delivery of Highly Toxic Anti-Cancer Drug to Brain Tumors

Researchers have developed a Dp44mT nano-carrier that can directly target glioblastoma and other brain cancer cells.

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·May 18, 2018·4 min read

Robotic Assembly of the World’s Smallest House

Using a system dubbed μRobotex system, researchers have created a microhouse so small a mite can not fit through the front door. Researchers say the creation pushes forward the frontiers of optical nanotechnologies.

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·April 11, 2017·6 min read

‘Neuron-Reading’ Nanowires Could Accelerate Development of Drugs for Neurological Diseases

Researchers have developed nanowires that can record the electrical activity of neurons in fine detail. The technology will allow for better investigation as to how the brain works.

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·January 9, 2017·2 min read

Sneak Peek Into the Nano World of Brain Cells

Researchers observe the action and plot the movement of neurons with the help of a new technique.

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·August 25, 2015·4 min read

Lighting Up the Dark Secrets of Alzheimer’s Disease

Raman spectroscopy techniques allows researchers to take a closer look at the elusive amyloid beta.

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·June 8, 2015·4 min read

Injectable Device Delivers a Nano-View of the Brain

Researchers have developed a method of fabricating nanoscale electronic scaffolds that can be injected. The scaffolds can be used to monitor neural activity or promote neurogenesis.

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·September 11, 2012·3 min read

Improved Nanoparticles Deliver Drugs into Brain

A Johns Hopkins team says its bioengineers have designed nanoparticles that can safely and predictably infiltrate deep into the brain when tested in rodent and human tissue.