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Engineering of photoluminescent bacteria using gold nanoparticle dots

Bacterial-mediated teranostics is a new paradigm in medical technology. In a recent article in the journal ACS Applied Biomaterials, researchers synthesized gold (Au) nanocumulus in the cell wall of Lactobacillus rhamnosus that gave them photoluminescence properties. ​​​​​ Study: Hierarchical passage of gold nanocumulus in living bacteria. Image credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com The team observed …

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Iris Smit appointed to FORBES 30 under 30 four years after rejecting Shark Tank: Quick Flick offer

A young Australian beauty entrepreneur who turned down a $ 300,000 offer to Shark Tank for her innovative eyeliner “stamps” has reached the Forbes Asia 30 under 30 list just four years later. Iris Smit, 27, has built a $ 15 million beauty empire since she turned down Andrew Banks’ bid for her product The …

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“We are not the excuse of the Liberals”: Joyce to boost leadership at the Victorian Nationals Conference

Joyce has repeatedly rejected criticism that it was toxic to the Liberal Party brand in metropolitan areas, which he says is evidenced by the fact that he was asked to campaign in various Liberal seats in NSW and Queensland. Joyce is expected to use his party’s best performance at the polls than the Liberals in …

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China looks at Pacific’s next target, says opposition “doomed to failure”

Washington and Canberra have been pushing other Pacific nations against signing a 10-country Solomon-style trade and security pact with China that could change the balance of power in the region and see that Beijing establish a strategic foothold between Australia, Asia and the United States. On Friday, China’s ambitions were met once again after Fiji, …

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The latest Gucci x Oura smart ring is a trendy way to keep track of your business

Oura, the Finnish health start-up that has been in the news for its Oura Ring, has teamed up with Italian fashion house Gucci to create the Gucci x Oura Ring. It combines the elegant design of Oura with the classic interlaced “G” monogram of the Italian brand and the 18-karat yellow gold braided torch pattern. …

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