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Why Nanodiamonds Permeate Outer Space

Violent cosmic collisions between carbon particles and shock waves produced by supernova explosions may be responsible for the creation of DNA-sized diamonds in outer space. Experts first found these structures inside meteorites that survived atmospheric reentry, and crashed to the surface. This discovery is very i...

17 February 2012
10:14 GMT

Nanodiamonds to Measure Ion Flows in Membranes

Our cells' ability to move ions through their membranes and to only allow for a certain type of ions either in or out is arguably one of the most important set of traits it has. In charge of letting various chemicals through are structures inside the membrane known as ion channels, which display a property calle...

27 November 2009
01:51 GMT

Nanodiamonds Help Deliver Genes to Their Destination

Over the past few years, gene therapy has proven itself to be one of the most reliable methods of treating a large number of conditions, ranging from cancer and heart conditions to diabetes. The main obstacle in developing these treatments even further is creating an effective delivery system that can get the active ...

2 September 2009
06:36 GMT

Nanodiamonds Could Deliver Insulin in the Body

Heavily injured patients in hospitals around the world all have a common enemy in their precarious condition, namely bacterial agents. Strains of microorganisms such as the MRSA can easily invade a person with a weakened immune system, and cause widespread internal damage, or even death. In their struggle to hinder t...

28 July 2009
16:11 GMT


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