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Nanoscale Gates Unveil Secrets of Disease-Causing Protein Clumps

Proteins that aggregate into clumps are common culprits in challenging-to-treat conditions like ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson's. Investigating how these proteins interact has historically been a complex task.

21 Nov 2023

Destroying Venous Malformations by Photothermal Therapy and Gold Nanoshells

Venous abnormalities, comprising tissues primarily composed of abnormally shaped veins, can pose significant challenges for treatment, particularly when situated in sensitive areas such as the eyes, face, and genitourinary organs.

21 Nov 2023

Tea Extracts Amplify Silver Nanoparticles' Antimicrobial Power

There was a widespread belief in the invincibility against bacterial diseases, all thanks to antibiotics. Despite the easy availability of antibiotic treatments, countless lives are lost to invisible pathogens. The challenge of creating drugs capable of fighting resistant bacterial strains has not kept up with the rapid spread of resistance.

20 Nov 2023

New Grant Supports Study of Nanoparticle-Based Cancer Therapies

A new grant will support scientists in investigating how nanoparticles interact with the immune system and cancer so that new drug delivery systems can be developed.

20 Nov 2023

Treatment Strategy for Pancreatic Cancer Based on Nanoparticles

One of the deadliest tumors that affect people is pancreatic cancer. In the Western world, it ranks as the fourth most common cause of cancer-related fatalities. Since the disease frequently progresses in its early stages without symptoms, diagnosis occurs much later.

17 Nov 2023

A Novel Strategy Developed for Better HCC Treatment

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is currently the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally.

15 Nov 2023

Injectable Nanoparticles Release Naloxone After Blue LED Trigger

Naloxone saves lives by quickly counteracting the effects of an opioid overdose—that is if it is accessible when needed.

9 Nov 2023

Lipid Nanoparticles: A Potent Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance

An Australian research team, under the direction of Monash University, has developed a novel strategy for eliminating bacteria resistant to antibiotics by utilizing lipid nanoparticles that specifically target different bacterial cell surface layers.

9 Nov 2023

SMU Nanotechnology Expert Receives $1.8 Million for Research Related to Gene Therapy

SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim and his team have been awarded a $1.8 million, R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research related to gene therapy – a technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or cure disease.

9 Nov 2023

New Method to Enhance Immunostimulation

Researchers from Northwestern Medicine have reported in ACS Nano that they have improved the process of producing vaccinations and medications using nanotherapeutics.

1 Nov 2023