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New Chemosensor Rapidly Detects Lethal Pulmonary Disease

Patients who suffer from certain long-term diseases might have to wait years to receive an accurate diagnosis. For instance, numerous pulmonary and cardiovascular problems can present with symptoms similar to shortness of breath.

18 Dec 2023

A Novel “Nano-Micro Composite” Approach to Vaccine Delivery

The Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) researchers have developed a novel vaccination delivery strategy called “nano-micro composite.” Using nano-micro composite multilevel structures, they have created a single-dose, dry powder, inhalable vaccine platform based on this concept.

18 Dec 2023

Nanoparticles Could Help Boost Body's Ability to Fight Cancer

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered small particles that enhance therapeutic cancer vaccinations, which train the immune system to fight cancerous growths.

15 Dec 2023

Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery System for Inflammation

Dr Yu Zheng, together with her graduate student Qin Qin (from the Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University), developed and wrote the review.

14 Dec 2023

Llama Nanobodies Have Norovirus Neutralizing Powers

Human noroviruses cause acute gastroenteritis, a worldwide health issue for which no vaccines or antiviral drugs are available.

11 Dec 2023

Nanomaterial with “Light Switch” Targets Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria

The emergence of multi-drug resistance bacteria and healthcare-associated infections are frequent issues in the treatment of suppurating wounds. A group of researchers has created a bactericidal nanomaterial that can be used against either Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria.

6 Dec 2023

Tiny Capsules With Big Potential: Self-Folding Polymers Boost MRI Imaging and Cancer Treatment

Self-folding polymers containing gadolinium forming nanosized complexes could be the key to enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and next-generation drug delivery, as demonstrated by scientists at Tokyo Tech.

5 Dec 2023

Using Nanodiamonds to Stop Melanoma Tumor Metastases

In a new study, scientist Rajiv K. Saxena and his team investigated the potential of nanodiamonds in combating tumor metastasis.

30 Nov 2023

Cell-Derived Nanoparticles Decrease Infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2

A group of researchers found that nanoparticles called “extracellular vesicles” (EVs) released by cells have the ability to reduce the infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2, including both wild-type and variant strains, as well as possibly other infectious diseases.

29 Nov 2023

Silica C'Dots Could Now Be Delivered Orally

Cornell Prime Dots, also called C’Dots, are ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell hybrid silica nanoparticles that have been thought to only be effective when administered intravenously. However, recent studies have demonstrated the possibility of administering them orally.

28 Nov 2023