Composite polymer particles adorned with gold nanoparticles could improve the accuracy of infectious disease testing. Original story from Tohoku University Purple circles with small protrusions on a black background.GNDP particles Credit: Hiroshi Yabu By harnessing the power of composite polymer particles adorned with gold nanoparticles, a group of researchers have delivered a more accurate means...
by KeAi Communications Co. Synthesis of Au25 nanoclusters and the treatment process for colitis in mice. Credit: Fei Wang Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), also known as “green cancer,” is a chronic, non-specific disease of the intestine. IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, both of which tend to be debilitating, lifelong conditions that can prove...
UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO IMAGE: SERS, OR SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY, IS A METHOD OF DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A CHEMICAL INDIRECTLY BY USING LASER LIGHT AND A SPECIALIZED SENSOR. THE GOLD MESH PROVIDES AN IDEAL SURFACE FOR TAKING MEASUREMENTS AS IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE SUBSTANCE BEING MEASURED. CREDIT: ©2022 GODA ET AL. Researchers...
