Studies reveal key insights about how viral RNA genomes organize and replicate
UCLA research reveals the three-dimensional atomic structure of a double-stranded RNA virus and the biological nano-switch that turns on transcription.
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New 3-D printing method creates complex micro objects
Technique creates 3-D objects that could be used in a variety of biomedical and industrial applications.
Next-generation perovskite solar cells made stable by metal oxide ‘sandwich’
The new cell construction extends the cell’s effective life in air by more than 10 times, with only a marginal loss of efficiency converting sunlight to electricity.
Nanodiamonds might prevent tooth loss after root canals
UCLA researchers found that the tiny particles can strengthen gutta percha, the material used to fill the root canal, and even deliver drugs to fight infection.
Scientists produce clearest-ever images of enzyme that plays key roles in aging, cancer
“There is so much potential for treating disease if we understand deeply how telomerase works,” said UCLA professor Juli Feigon, a senior author of the study.
Smaller silver nanoparticles more likely to be absorbed by aquatic life, UCLA study finds
The particles are used in a wide range of consumer products for their ability to kill bacteria. But that benefit might be coming at a cost to the environment.
Scientists grow organic semiconductor crystals vertically for first time
The advance could eventually lead to vastly improved technology for capturing solar energy.
UCLA scientists confirm: New technique could make cement manufacturing carbon-neutral
Cement manufacturing accounts for roughly 7 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, but scientists are determined to lessen its environmental impact.
New spectroscopy technique provides unprecedented insights about the reactions powering fuel cells
Fuel cells and hydrogen batteries are already important sources of green energy, but further advances will require scientists and engineers to better understand how the technologies work.
UCLA researchers create smartphone-based device that reads medical diagnostic tests quickly and accurately
New mobile device, created with a 3D printer, analyzes blood samples and delivers results in under a minute.
UCLA study could lead to a new class of materials for making LEDs
Material is easier and less expensive to make than the current standard, but had not previously been shown to emit light.
UCLA scientists use large particle accelerator to visualize properties of nanoscale electronic materials
Because topological insulators are so tiny, scientists have, until now, been unable to fully understand how the defects impact their functionality.
UCLA and City of Hope scientists use nanoparticles to shut down mechanism that drives cancer growth
Scientists from UCLA and City of Hope have become the first to inhibit the mechanism of a protein that regulates a key process that causes cancer to grow.
UCLA researchers develop lower-cost, more efficient nanostructure for fuel cells
The study, published in Science, addresses problems that have long stalled the adoption of fuel cell technology.
UCLA researchers discover molecular rules that govern autoimmune disorders
Breakthrough could lead to new ways of treating and controlling diseases like lupus and psoriasis.
Scientist at UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute reviews the progress of his invention
Coherent diffractive imaging transforms the conventional view of microscopy by replacing the physical lens with a computational algorithm.
UCLA nanoscientists are first to model atomic structures of three bacterial nanomachines
California NanoSystems Institute researchers have imaged the atomic structures of three specific biological nanomachines, findings they hope advance work on antibiotics targeted toward specific pathogens.
UCLA researchers deliver large particles into cells at high speed
UCLA engineers and doctors developed a tool that can deliver nanoparticles, enzymes, antibodies and bacteria into cells thousands of times faster than current technology.
UCLA scientists create quick-charging hybrid supercapacitors
New compact, reliable energy storage devices outperform batteries by holding larger amounts of energy, recharging more quickly and lasting for longer recharge cycles.
Nanotechnology platform shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer
New treatment platform may solve some of the problems of treating pancreas cancer with chemotherapy.
Cutting-edge technology optimizes cancer therapy with nanomedicine drug combinations
UCLA bioengineers have developed a revolutionary approach that brings together traditional drugs and nanotechnology-enhanced medications to create safer and more effective treatments.
With Google Glass app developed at UCLA, scientists can analyze plants’ health in seconds
A Google Glass app paired with a handheld device will allow users to quickly analyze the health of living plants without damaging them.
UCLA and USC scientists devise breakthrough technique for mapping temperature in tiny electronic devices
Researchers developed a thermal imaging technique that can “see” how the temperature changes from point to point inside the smallest electronic circuits.
Team led by UCLA and Columbia engineers uses disorder to control light on a nanoscale
A team led by engineers from UCLA and Columbia University controlled light at tiny lengths around 500 nanometers — smaller than the light’s own wavelength — by using random crystal lattice structures.
UCLA scientists use ‘NanoVelcro’ and temperature control to extract tumor cells from blood
A team led by researchers at the California NanoSystems Institute developed a new method for extracting and analyzing cancer cells circulating in patients’ blood.