Snapshots of the Cytoskeleton
Have you ever thought about what you’d be like without a skeleton? Our skeletons give us our structure and also
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Ep 24. Using MRI technology to study nanoparticles
How do we “see” nanoparticles when they’re too small to view with a normal microscope? In this episode we interview
Nanoparticles can stick to bacteria, but does more nanoparticle sticking mean more toxicity?
Have bacteria ever made you sick? If you answer no I’m not going to believe you. When most of us
Engineered Nanoparticles Change Shape in Soil and Groundwater
Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) are now components of thousands of consumer products, including personal care products, sporting goods, solar panels, and
Battery Behavior in the Biosphere: How We Probed Nanoscale Battery Materials Interacting with Bacteria
Along with eight colleagues (most from the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology) I recently co-authored an article in the American Chemical Society’s
Our Day of TV News Glory
Last Thursday, the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology had a brush with mainstream media exposure: A Twin Cities TV station, KMSP:
What’s in a scientific publication’s name? One research article title explained
I recently had an article published in the journal Environmental Science: Nano along with seven co-authors from the Center for
Using Gene Expression to Learn About Nanoparticle Toxicity
What happens to cells when they come into contact with nanoparticles? Researchers in the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology are trying
Why Shouldn’t We Toss Lithium-Ion Batteries in the Trash?
If you’re like me, you might already have a pile of old electronics in your basement, waiting for you to
How Do Nanoparticles Stick to Bacteria? Or, How Are Cell Membranes Like Velcro?
Scientists have known for some time that nanomaterials can stick to cell membranes and, in some cases, damage the membrane
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