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In our upcoming epsiode we discuss super cool new nanotech that can be stronger yet lighter than regular body armor that is used worldwide !

The lit work: 

Portela, C.M., Edwards, B.W., Veysset, D. et al. Supersonic impact resilience of nanoarchitected carbon. Nat. Mater. (2021).

DNA and RNA are more than just the genetic materials that shape every living being. They are building blocks that can be used for many purposes, including as scaffolds for making shapes out of nanoparticles! Learn how scientists use them for sensing purposes!

Reference:

1. Wang, Z.; Hao, Z.; Yu, S.; Huang, C.; Pan, Y.; Zhao, X. A Wearable and Deformable Graphene-Based Affinity Nanosensor for Monitoring of Cytokines in Biofluids. Nanomaterials 2020, 10.

2. Li, F.; Yu, Z.; Han, X.; Lai, R. Y. Electrochemical aptamer-based sensors for food and water analysis: A review. Anal. Chim. Acta 2019, 1051, 1-23.

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DNA and RNA are more than just the genetic materials that shape every living being. They are building blocks that can be used for many purposes, including as scaffolds for making shapes out of nanoparticles! Tune in to the upcoming episode how they can be used for sensing purposes!

Lit update!

Today we cover cool new technology in wearables engineering that uses polymers and multi-walled carbon nanotubes to make shoes that can connect to the wifi, tell you about your steps, and have a built in battery! 

Reference: 

Jung, K. C., Son, J. H., & Chang, S. H. (2021). Self‐Powered Smart Shoes with Tension‐Type Ribbon Harvesters and Sensors. Advanced Materials Technologies, 6(2), 2000872.

Other interesting resource https://www.engineering.com/story/carbon-plated-running-shoes-fad-or-science-based-style 

Teaser for our upcoming episode on smart shoes that are also self powered! Stay tuned for the full lit update! 

"No relevant medical problem of the 21st century will be solved without a truly interdisciplinary approach, simply because the underlying nature of disease does not know disciplines." - Dr Bruno  Dr Bruno Scocozza accomplished his PhD at the Max Plank Institute in biophysics. He specializes in bridging together nanophysics and synthetic biology. He has a talent for entrepreneurship, philosophy and cooking that he is sharing with the IMNano audience. 

Referenced paper - PhDs: The tortuous truth by Chris Woolston (Nature) 

Part 2 of our interview with Dr Bruno

Referenced paper - PhDs: The tortuous truth by Chris Woolston (Nature)

Extended version will also be released 

"No relevant medical problem of the 21st century will be solved without a truly interdisciplinary approach, simply because the underlying nature of disease does not know disciplines." - Dr Bruno

Dr Bruno Scocozza accomplished his PhD at the Max Plank Institute in biophysics. He specializes in bridging together nanophysics and synthetic biology. He has a talent for entrepreneurship, philosophy and cooking that he is sharing with the IMNano audience in a TWO-part series! 

Please enjoy Part 1 !

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"No relevant medical problem of the 21st century will be solved without a truly interdisciplinary approach, simply because the underlying nature of disease does not know disciplines." - Dr Bruno Scocozza

Teaser for our upcoming nanolife interview!

We've heard of microplastics and their effects on the environment, how about nanoplastics? How do they affect the environment? 

References:

Li Z, Feng C, Pang W, Tian C, Zhao Y. Nanoplastic-Induced Genotoxicity and Intestinal Damage in Freshwater Benthic Clams (Corbicula fluminea): Comparison with Microplastics. ACS Nano. 15, 6 (2021)

Microplastics https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/

Nanoplastic should be better understood. Nat. Nanotechnol. 14, 299 (2019)

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