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Lipid Nanoparticles Deliver Nucleic Acid to Stimulate Anti-Tumor Immunity

In a new study led by John T. Wilson, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, and published in the journal ACS Nano, Vanderbilt researchers have created a set of nanoparticles that encourage the immune system in mice to fight cancer and could eventually do the same in humans.

29 Jul 2024

Unveiling Cancer's Fingerprint with Folded DNA and Light

Engineers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a novel optical instrument that may enhance cancer imaging.

22 Jul 2024

Nanoparticles Deliver Gene Therapy Directly to Bone Marrow

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have created unique nanoparticles that can deliver gene therapy straight to different kinds of bone marrow cells, fixing the mutations that cause the disease.

22 Jul 2024

EVOQ Nano’s EVQ-218 Nanoparticle Addresses Critical Gap in Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

The World Health Organization (WHO) last month called for urgent innovation in antibacterial agents to combat serious infections and replace those becoming ineffective due to widespread use.

From EVOQ Nano 22 Jul 2024

Nanofiber Dressings Tackle Inflammation and Infection in Diabetic Wounds

Development and physicochemical properties of PLLA nanofibrous membranes. Image Credit: Burns & Trauma

18 Jul 2024

Ultrasmall Protein Nanobubbles for Next-Gen Ultrasound Imaging

Engineers from Rice University have created ultrasmall, stable protein nanostructures packed with gas that have the potential to transform medication administration and ultrasound imaging.

16 Jul 2024

Breakthrough in Food Safety: New Nanocomposite Effectively Adsorbs Harmful PAHs

In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers introduced a novel approach to efficiently removing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from milk samples. The approach utilizes a magnetic chitosan/mo...

12 Jul 2024

Innovative Mathematical Model Enhances Nanoparticle Drug Carrier Design

Despite gaining a bad rap in mainstream media in recent years, nanoparticles have been successfully used for decades in targeted drug delivery systems. Drug molecules can be encapsulated within biodegradable nanoparticles to be delivered to specific cells or diseased tissues.

11 Jul 2024

Nano-Diagnostics for Paracoccidioides lutzii

In a recent article published in the Journal of Nanotheranostics, researchers developed a nano-enabled colorimetric assay using gold nanoparticles for accurate detection of Paracoccidioides lutzii, enhancing diagnostic methods for fungal infections.

9 Jul 2024

Advancing PVC Gel Artificial Muscles with Carbon Nanotube Electrodes

In a recent article published in Gels, researchers developed multilayer porous PVC gel artificial muscles with carbon nanotube-doped 3D-printed silicone electrodes, showcasing potential applications in human-machine interaction, medical rehabilitation, and flexible electronics.

5 Jul 2024