nanotechnology

Bacterium used as a live sensor to detect heavy metal contamination

Applications for strong and lightweight materials range from aviation to medical implants

Biosensor continuously tracks pulse and wirelessly communicates with nearby devices

Low cost and ease of manufacturing allow for wide application in developing countries

UCI-led stem cell study sets stage for human testing

About 2 million people in the U.S. suffer from a mysterious illness known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome. One of the challenges healthcare professionals have faced in diagnosing it has been the lack of a clear biomarker, something in a patient’s bloodstream to signal the cause of the problem. Researchers at UCI and […]

Accomplished engineer is recognized for contributions to nanotechnology, microscopy

Scientists at UCI and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have shown that synthetic nanopores can possess the same ion-transporting and differentiation capabilities as living tissue. They detail their discovery in a study published today in Science Advances. “Biological systems use ion selectivity to chemically store and exchange energy, making it available for use when needed,” said […]

Physicists from the University of California, Irvine have discovered a new way to control magnets at the nanometer scale by electric current. This breakthrough, detailed in a paper published today in Nature Nanotechnology, may pave the way for the next generation of energy-efficient computers and data centers. “There is growing interest in using magnetic nanoparticles […]

UCI engineers find that innovative material facilitates effective on-chip cooling