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Faster access to clean water thanks to nanofilter
A newly developed nanofilter is claimed to clean dirty water more than a hundred times faster than current... More
Glass surfaces made unbreakable and scratch-resistant
The nano-scale structure reveals new possibilities to construct more robust... More
Tumor suppressor restored in prostate cancer mice
Using nanotechnology, researchers have developed a way to treat prostate cancer by restoring tumor suppressors, based on preclinical models in the... More
Effective inhibition of viruses
An international interdisciplinary team of virologists and biochemists that includes scientists at Freie Universität has developed low-cost and "cell-friendly" nanogels that can efficiently prevent viral... More
Regrow your hair in your sleep
Excessive hair loss can cause stress and anxiety. Stimulation with lasers can help regrow hair, but the equipment is often large, consumes lots of energy... More
Deep blood pressure measurement
A new wearable ultrasound patch that non-invasively monitors blood pressure in arteries deep beneath the skin could help people detect cardiovascular problems earlier on and... More
Better hair care from nanotech
Hair formulations, especially hair color products, contain color precursors, which are oxidized on hair surface by hydrogen peroxide, which can be damaging to hair, leaving... More
Everyday nano – newly released brochure
The German ministry for education and research (BMBF) has released a brochure on nanomaterials in everyday life. Different applications are explained but the focus lies... More