Gold-diamond nanodevice for hyperlocalised cancer
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Using a chemical method to attach gold nanorods to the surface of a diamond nanocrystal, the authors have invented a new biocompatible nanodevice. It is capable of delivering extremely localised heating from a near-infrared laser aimed at the gold nanorods, while accurately sensing temperature with the nanocrystals.
http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=40915.php
Heating and cooling with light leads to ultrafast DNA diagnostics
New technology developed by bioengineers at the University of California, Berkeley, promises to make a workhorse lab tool cheaper, more portable and many times faster by accelerating the heating and cooling of genetic samples with the switch of a light.
The researchers were able to cycle from 131 degrees to 203 degrees Fahrenheit 30 times in less than five minutes.
http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=40913.php