Nanoparticles

‘Invisible’ particles could enhance thermoelectric devicesNew approach could improve the efficiency of devices that harness power from temperature differences.

Putting the squeeze on cellsBy deforming cells, researchers can deliver RNA, proteins and nanoparticles for many applications.

‘Invisibility’ could be a key to better electronicsMIT team applies technology developed for visual ‘cloaking’ to enable more efficient transfer of electrons.

Dripping faucets inspire new way of creating structured particlesResearchers find new method for making spherical particles, from nanoscale to pinhead-sized — including complex beach-ball-like shapes.

Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter packagePared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.

Target: Drug-resistant bacteriaEngineers design nanoparticles that deliver high doses of antibiotics directly to bacteria.

Hybrid copper-gold nanoparticles convert CO2May reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteinsTiny particles could manufacture cancer drugs at tumor sites.

Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheresNew RNA interference method holds promise for treating cancer, other diseases.

Removable ‘cloak’ for nanoparticles helps them target tumorsNew MIT particles could be used to deliver cancer drugs to nearly any type of tumor.

Going with the flowNew 3-D microfluidic system offers greater control over production of drug-delivering nanoparticles.

Nano-sized vaccinesNew MIT nanoparticles could lead to powerful vaccines for HIV and other diseases.