|
Press Releases |
|
|
|
Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
|
Can Silver Promote the Colonization of Bacteria on Medical Devices? |
Biomaterials are increasingly being used to replace human organs and tissues. Since biomaterials are susceptible to microbial colonization, silver is often added to reduce the adhesion of bacteria to biomaterials and prevent infections. more info >> |
|
Thursday, February 7, 2013 |
|
Fluorescent label sheds light on radioactive contamination |
Radioactive leaks, such as at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan, contaminate the local environment. Contamination of soil and water by the radioactive form of caesium is a major problem, since it persists for a long time; levels of radioactivity reduce by half only every 30 years. more info >> |
|
Gold squeezed into micro-Velcro |
Velcro consists of one surface with loops, and another with hooks that latch onto the loops, joining opposing surfaces strongly. A miniaturised version of Velcro could be used in micro- and nanotechnology, but to form the surfaces, microwires are needed with properties that provide strength and durability. more info >> |
|
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 |
|
Biopolymer - Designer Interfaces between Biological and Artificial Systems |
In their recently published review article in the Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Yasuhiko Iwasaki at Kansai University and Kazuhiko Ishihara at the University of Tokyo describe how developments in synthesis techniques have liberated the polymer MPC's potential for a huge range of medical and biological applications. more info >> |
|
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 |
|
Hybrid Scaffold More Than Skin Deep |
Open skin wounds need to be repaired quickly to prevent infection. Using artificial skin substitutes for repair avoids the difficulties of grafts, but an ideal material for a scaffold that's strong and allows regeneration of skin tissue has yet to be found. more info >> |
|
Thursday, November 1, 2012 |
|
Targeting Drugs with Hydrogels |
Better control over the delivery of drugs to specific sites in the body at specific times would reduce unwanted side effects and improve medical treatment dramatically. more info >> |
|
Monday, July 23, 2012 |
|
Microwave Heating Improves Artificial Bone |
Traditionally, bone grafts require material to be transplanted from either another bone of the patient or from a donor. Artificial grafts offer an easier and less risky process, providing an artificial scaffold on which bone cells can grow. more info >> |
|
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 |
|
New Functionalities in Abundant Element Oxides: Ubiquitous Element Strategy |
Japanese scientists report on a unique 'ubiquitous element strategy' for synthesizing industrially important electronic, thermionic, and structural materials using naturally abundant elements. more info >> |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Latest Press Releases |
|
Q2 Metals Announces Re-Assay Results and Spring 2024 Exploration Plan for Cisco Lithium Property, James Bay Territory, Quebec, Canada
May 16, 2024 15:09 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
Rover Announces and Closes $0.03 Unit Financing
May 16, 2024 05:00 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
New Research Increases Confidence in the Benefits of Vegan Diets for Dogs
May 16, 2024 05:00 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
3rd Annual Clean Power & New Energy 2024
May 15, 2024 21:53 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries
May 15, 2024 21:40 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
思捷环球重组德国业务 降本增效启航新征程
May 15, 2024 18:47 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
思捷環球重組德國業務 降本增效啟航新征程
May 15, 2024 18:44 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
曹操出行好司機張桂容獲得2024全國五一勞動獎章
May 15, 2024 18:00 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
Honda and IBM sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Long-term Joint Research and Development of Semiconductor Chip and Software Technologies for Future Software-Defined Vehicles
May 15, 2024 14:30 JST
|
|
|
Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) Chooses Hexagon to Deliver Groundbreaking Australian Rail Terminal
May 15, 2024 12:32 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
Eisai Initiates Rolling Biologics License Application to US FDA for LEQEMBI (lecanemab-irmb) for Subcutaneous Maintenance Dosing for the Treatment of Early Alzheimer's Disease Under the Fast Track Status
May 15, 2024 11:19 JST
|
|
|
Honda、将来のSDV実現に向け、IBMと次世代半導体・ソフトウェア技術の長期共同研究開発に関する覚書を締結
May 15, 2024 10:00: JST
|
|
|
Five Tips to build Personalised Engagement with your Customers
May 15, 2024 09:05 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
Former Microsoft, IBM and Compaq Executive to Head APJ Expansion for GTDC
May 15, 2024 09:00 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
上海机电拟收购上海集优 利好催化构建双轮驱动发展格局
May 14, 2024 21:01 HKT/SGT
|
|
|
|
More News >> |
|
|
|
|
|