Nano Matters
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -The podcast that explores specific examples of nanotechnology. From the Stories from the NNI family of podcasts!
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Tapping into the spinal cord to treat pain
February 03, 2020 14:30 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBSpinal cord stimulators are a promising approach to treating pain and spinal cord injuries. In this episode of Nano Matters, Dr. Angelique Johnson, CEO of MEMStim LLC, describes her work on developing new types of spinal cord stimulators using nanotechnology. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/MI7J8-utHv8 CREDITS ...
Nanotechnology inspired by nature
January 20, 2020 14:30 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBHave you ever wondered where scientists come up with their ideas? In this episode of Nano Matters, our guest, Professor LaShanda Korley, from the University of Delaware, describes her research on smart materials, which was inspired by a marine worm. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is available on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/pnFHoSHKs-o CREDITS Special t...
A nanotechnology approach to cancer treatment
January 06, 2020 14:30 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBIn this episode, we discuss how nanotechnology can be applied to treat cancer. Our guest, Chad Mirkin of Northwestern University, and his colleagues, have developed a cancer therapy that is fueled by nanotechnology. Their technique activates the immune system in a unique way to fight diseases like cancer. This is the first episode of the Nano Matters podcast! Stay tuned for more episodes. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco...