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The extracellular matrix is a nanocomposite material that supports the attachment of cells and provides information for tissue development. This Review outlines the architecture of this matrix, how nanotechnological approaches can be used to recreate its structure for developing better tissue and organ substitutes, and the challenges and future prospects of applying nanotechnology in tissue engineering.
RNA can be designed and manipulated to form well-defined structures with useful functions. This article reviews the synthesis of RNA nanoparticles, the applications of such nanoparticles in nanomedicine, and future challenges for the field of RNA nanotechnology.
A wealth of physics can be explored by connecting two superconducting electrodes to a quantum dot. This article reviews the different electron-transport regimes observed in such devices and possible applications.
Graphene is being investigated as a candidate material for post-silicon electronics. This article reviews the properties of graphene that are relevant to transistors, and discusses the trade-offs between them.
Colloidal quantum dots, metal nanoparticles and other solution-processed nanostructures exhibit novel physical effects and are easy to process, which makes them attractive for use in optical detection.
