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Quantum Dot Antibiotics // Shrinking Ozone Hole

Quantum Dot Antibiotics // Shrinking Ozone Hole

FromKGNU - How On Earth


Quantum Dot Antibiotics // Shrinking Ozone Hole

FromKGNU - How On Earth

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Quantum Dot Antibiotics (starts 1:00) This programmable antibiotic might keep pace with quickly evolving superbugs.  Unlike most drugs – it’s not derived from biological sources.  It’s a tiny version of the semiconductors in everything from TVs to iphones to solar panels.  This “antibiotic” is made of nanoparticles, known as quantum dots.  CU Biofrontiers scientists Prashant Nagpal and Anushree Chatterjee explain their new … Continue reading "Quantum Dot Antibiotics // Shrinking Ozone Hole"
Released:
Jul 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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