Structured substrates and delivery vehicles: trending now in biomedicine

Structured Test, Then and Now

There are two broad approaches to device testing: Functional test – “Does the device do what it is supposed to do?” – and structural test – “Has the device been built correctly?” Historically, electronic devices were tested functionally. If a device met its specifications, then by definition it worked and test was complete. As the complexity of electronic systems increased, however, verifying t...

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Magnetic nanobeads: Synthesis and application in biomedicine

Nanobiotechnology appears to be an emerging science which leads to new developments in the field of medicine. Importance of the magnetic nanomaterials in biomedical science cannot be overlooked. The most commonly used chemical methods to synthesize drugable magnetic nanobeads are co-precipitation, thermal decomposition and microemulsion. However monodispersion, selection of an appropriate coati...

Micro/nanorobots for biomedicine: Delivery, surgery, sensing, and detoxification

Microand nanoscale robots that can effectively convert diverse energy sources into movement and force represent a rapidly emerging and fascinating robotics research area. Recent advances in the design, fabrication, and operation of micro/nanorobots have greatly enhanced their power, function, and versatility. The new capabilities of these tiny untethered machines indicate immense potential for ...

Cells “Feel” Their Surroundings – Implications for Biomedicine and Drug Delivery

Cell-based research is a booming sector in life science. In vitro assays on cultured cells greatly foster the development of novel therapy concepts for a broad range of diseases, and upcoming techniques such as tissue engineering will soon bring benefits in the field of regenerative medicine. Especially the beginning era of Nanomedicine, including e.g. the specific targeting of cells with drug-...