Health — Nanotechnology — February 18th, 2025
New gold nanoparticle-based therapy shows promise in colorectal cancer treatment
Luminescent gold nanoparticles (L-AuNPs) represent a novel class of luminescent nanomaterials that have attracted considerable attention in recent years. They possess a range of exceptional physicochemical properties and are being explored for a diverse array of potential biological applications.
February 18, 2025 — Source
Promising New Platform for Brain-Targeted mRNA Delivery
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) to the brain via intravenous injection, bypassing the blood-brain barrier. The study demonstrates the potential of this technology for treating conditions such as drug addiction, brain cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease.
February 18, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — February 14th, 2025
Graphene-based membranes improve dialysis efficiency with protein-stabilizing design
Researchers develop graphene-based dialysis membranes that enhance filtration efficiency while reducing protein loss for improved treatment.
February 14, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — February 3rd, 2025
Nature-inspired nanotechnology uses genetic drugs as immunotherapy
A large research team led by nanotechnologist Roy van der Meel rebuild the body's own proteins and fats into nano delivery vans that get genetic medicines to exactly the right place in the body. In a joint effort with researchers from Radboudumc they worked for five years on this groundbreaking nanotransport system, the results of which were published in Nature Nanotechnology ("Nature-inspired platform nanotechnology for RNA delivery to myeloid cells and their bone marrow progenitors").
February 3rd, 2025 — Source
Printable molecule-selective nanoparticles enable mass production of wearable biosensors
The future of medicine may very well lie in the personalization of health care—knowing exactly what an individual needs and then delivering just the right mix of nutrients, metabolites, and medications, if necessary, to stabilize and improve their condition. To make this possible, physicians first need a way to continuously measure and monitor certain biomarkers of health.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — January 24th, 2025
Researchers pioneer DNA-tagged gold nanoparticles for targeted cancer treatment
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel method to enhance the precision of cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles tagged with DNA barcodes.
January 24th, 2025 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — January 22nd, 2025
AI in cell research: Mapping technology reveals cell dynamics in unprecedented detail
Thanks to a new technology called Moscot ("Multi-Omics Single-Cell Optimal Transport"), researchers can now observe millions of cells simultaneously as they develop into a new organ—for example, a pancreas. This method was developed by an international research team led by Helmholtz Munich and has been published in the journal Nature.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source
Microdroplet generator enhances single-cell analytical technique for mammalian cells
Trace metals are crucial for the growth of all living organisms. Understanding the role of these trace metals on metabolism is essential for maintaining a stable state of the organism. Additionally, human beings are also facing constant exposure to various harmful heavy metals due to various types of pollution. Collectively, these aspects have led to research and development in the field of analytical techniques that can help in identifying the level of these trace metals in our cells.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source
Silver nanoparticles in packaging can contaminate dry foods, testing shows
A team of research scientists led by US Food and Drug Administration chemist Timothy Duncan has found evidence of silver nanoparticles embedded in packaging used as an antimicrobial agent seeping into the dry food it is meant to protect. In their paper published in the journal ACS Food Science & Technology, the group describes how they created their own packaging with embedded silver nanoparticles and tested it with various foods, and what they learned by doing so.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — January 17th, 2025
Machinery behind bacterial nanowires discovered
Almost all living things breathe oxygen to eliminate the excess electrons produced when nutrients are converted into energy. However, most microbes that mitigate pollution and climate change don't have access to oxygen. Instead, these bacteria—buried underground or living deep under the oceans—have developed a way to eliminate electrons by "breathing minerals" from the soil through tiny protein filaments called nanowires.
January 17th, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — January 10th, 2025
Highly tunable biotemplating method expands nanostructure synthesis options
A joint research team has developed a biotemplating method that utilizes specific internal proteins in biological samples and has high tunability.
January 10th, 2025 — Source
Q&A: Researchers discuss lipid nanoparticle therapy to stop tumor growth and restore tumor suppression
Yang Zhang, Ph.D., and Jinjun Shi, Ph.D., both of the Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, are co-senior authors of a paper published in ACS Nanoscience Au, titled "Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery of mRNA and siRNA for Concurrent Restoration of Tumor Suppressor and Inhibition of Tumorigenic Driver in Prostate Cancer."
January 10th, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — January 8th, 2025
Brain-Inspired Nano-Tech Promises New Era for Electronics
Imagine a future where your phone, computer or even a tiny wearable device can think and learn like the human brain – processing information faster, smarter and using less energy.
January 8th, 2025 — Source
Optical tweezer technique reveals novel disease indicators in aging animals
A new method based on optical tweezers can measure viscoelasticity of biological materials in a simpler and more versatile way. In an article published in Nature Nanotechnology, the researchers report three novel results in the field of mechanobiology, including the finding that viscoelasticity of tissues inside living animals changes with age.
January 8th, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — January 7th, 2025
Skeletal Interoception: Innovations in Bone Regeneration Biomaterials
A recent review article in Bone Research examines the role of skeletal interoception in bone health and evaluates biomaterials designed to interact with this system to improve bone regeneration. The authors suggest that integrating insights from bioengineering and neuroscience could inform new therapeutic approaches for managing bone-related disorders.
January 7th, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — January 3rd, 2025
Detecting disease with only a single molecule
UC Riverside scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source
Nanopore-Based Sensor Enables Rapid and Precise Disease Diagnosis
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have developed a nanopore-based diagnostic tool capable of detecting illnesses more quickly and accurately by analyzing signals from individual molecules. The study was published in Nature Nanotechnology.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — December 26th, 2024
High-quality nanodiamonds for bioimaging and quantum sensing applications
The developed nanodiamonds with nitrogen-vacancy centers exhibit strong fluorescence and high-quality spin properties for biological applications
December 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — December 20th, 2024
This Prototype Sunscreen Protects Your Skin and Cools You Off, Too
Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off. However, a new formula, described in ACS' Nano Letters, protects against both UV light and heat from the sun using radiative cooling. The prototype sunblock kept human skin up to 11 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) cooler than bare skin, or around 6 F (3 °C) cooler than existing sunscreens.
December 20th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — December 16th, 2024
New blood test evaluates nanomedicines for safer, personalized cancer treatment
Scientists from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute have developed a new blood test that could screen cancer patients to help make their treatment safer and more effective.
December 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — December 6th, 2024
Feasibility Study with Evonik Confirms LEON's FR-JET Technology's Performance in Advanced Nanoparticle Manufacturing for Drug Delivery
leon-nanodrugs GmbH (LEON), a German Pharmatech company, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of an independent feasibility study with Evonik Canada Inc., part of Evonik Industries, one of the world´s leading specialty chemicals companies. The study aimed to evaluate the capabilities of LEON's proprietary FR-JET technology and confirmed its exceptional performance in manufacturing nanoparticles for drug delivery.
December 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — November 27th, 2024
Paving the way for graphene biosensor based diagnostics
Two-dimensional materials such as graphene are not only ultrathin, but also extremely sensitive. Researchers have therefore been trying for years to develop highly sensitive biosensors that utilise this property.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Chemists develop graphene-based biosensor, paving the way for advanced diagnostics
Two-dimensional materials such as graphene are not only ultrathin, but also extremely sensitive. Researchers have therefore been trying for years to develop highly sensitive biosensors that utilize their properties.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
New imaging platform advances 3D visualization of cellular structures at the nanoscale
A team of researchers led by Anna-Karin Gustavsson at Rice University has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale.
November 27th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — November 21st, 2024
A Sweet Surprise: Sugar Boosts Drug Delivery
Recent research from the University of Mississippi, published in ACS Nano, suggests that a spoonful of sugar may aid in the absorption of medicine and potentially reduce the negative side effects of cancer treatment.
November 21st, 2024 — Source
Emerging laser-induced graphene-based skin-like sensor systems
(Nanowerk Spotlight) The burgeoning demands for health care and human-machine interfaces call for the next generation of multifunctional and flexible integrated sensor systems. Principally, flexible sensors are categorized as physical, chemical, and electrophysiological types. Judicious integration of them renders multifunctional flexible sensor systems with skin-like compliance and reliable performances, while also brings formidable challenges in fabrication.
November 21st, 2024 — Source
Immunomodulatory nanoparticles can prevent secondary damage after traumatic brain injury
A new study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma shows that intravenous administration of immunomodulatory nanoparticles after traumatic brain injury (TBI) can limit the development of an inflammatory cascade that typically leads to substantial secondary damage.
November 21st, 2024 — Source
New method for designing artificial proteins
(Nanowerk News) Protein design aims to create customized antibodies for therapies, biosensors for diagnostics, or enzymes for chemical reactions. An international research team has now developed a method for designing large new proteins better than before and producing them with the desired properties in the laboratory.
November 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video
Health — Nanotechnology — November 18th, 2024
Nanorobots move closer to clinical trials with new model that helps them navigate through the bloodstream
From repairing deadly brain bleeds to tackling tumors with precise chemotherapy, micro/nano-robots (MNRs) are a promising, up-and-coming tool that have the power to substantially advance health care. However, this tool still has difficulty navigating within the human body—a limitation that has prevented it from entering clinical trials.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — November 12th, 2024
High-performance inkjet print head enhances bioprinting productivity
Bioprinting is a technology used to create three-dimensional structures, such as human tissues or organs, using bio-inks made of cells and hydrogels. However, conventional inkjet technology has difficulty dispensing bio-inks that are sensitive to temperature due to the heat generated during operation. Furthermore, conventional 3D bioprinting mainly utilizes simple syringe-type printing devices with a single needle, making it time-consuming to produce artificial organs like the brain, lungs, and heart.
November 12th, 2024 — Source
System enables high-throughput, parallel control of nanoliter-scale cell cultures
Scientists manipulating living cells face a fundamental challenge: working with thousands of samples at the nanoliter scale -- volumes measured in billionths of a liter. At this scale, researchers can dramatically reduce the volume of expensive reagents and biological materials needed while increasing the number of experiments they can run simultaneously. However, precisely controlling such small volumes while maintaining living cells has proven technologically difficult.
November 12th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — November 8th, 2024
Nanoparticle approach enhances detection of low-abundance proteins in blood plasma
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, scientists at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with Michigan State University, have introduced an innovative approach to improve plasma proteome profiling. The researchers have developed a novel method to enable the detection of low-abundance proteins in plasma.
November 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — October 30th, 2024
Chitosan-Silver Nanocrystal-Graphene Oxide Electrospun Fibers for Advanced Wound Dressings
In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers describe the development of advanced wound dressing materials using electrospun fibers made from poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP).
October 30th, 2024 — Source
Harnessing the Power of Nanotechnology: A New Treatment for Obesity
According to a recent study published in ACS Nano, researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have created a novel nanoparticle-based therapy for the treatment of obesity.
October 30th, 2024 — Source
Researchers show nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics
In a recent study, an international research team with significant involvement from MedUni Vienna has investigated how nanoplastic particles deposited in the body affect the effectiveness of antibiotics.
October 30th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — October 28th, 2024
Thin skin significantly blunts injury from puncture, study finds
Thin, stretchy skin—like that of a pig or human—significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured. Pig skin even outperforms synthetic materials that are designed to mimic skin, a new study finds. Its special qualities, in particular its ability to dissipate the energy of a puncturing object, greatly reduce the damage to deeper tissues, researchers report.
October 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — October 25th, 2024
Advancing drug delivery: New framework links lipid nanoparticle structure to immune response
A new framework bridges a gap in understanding RNA therapeutics by linking the structure of lipid nanoparticles to immune response. It can help scientists and engineers expand the use of RNA medicines beyond vaccines to other therapeutic applications.
October 25th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — October 16th, 2024
Smart textile enhances sportswear with cooling, protection, and health monitoring
(Nanowerk Spotlight) In the world of athletic performance and outdoor sports, the gear athletes wear can make or break their ability to perform. Sportswear is not just about comfort and style—it’s increasingly becoming a high-tech domain where clothing needs to protect, monitor health, and regulate temperature, all while being lightweight and durable. These demands are pushing the boundaries of textile technology, leading to innovations that could change the way athletes perform and stay safe.
October 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — October 11th, 2024
Magnetoelectric nanodiscs offer remote brain stimulation without implants or genetic modification
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, MIT researchers report.
October 11th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — October 8th, 2024
Nanopore technique shows transport mechanism of chaperone proteins at the single-molecule level
Proteins control most of the body's functions, and their malfunction can have severe consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. Therefore, cells have mechanisms in place to control protein quality.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 23rd, 2024
Mitigating Acrylamide Toxicity with Chitosan-Coated Probiotic Nanoparticles in Drosophila
In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the potential of chitosan-coated probiotic nanoparticles (CSP NPs) as a novel approach to counteract the adverse effects of acrylamide in a Drosophila model.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source
Nanoparticle-Mediated Cuproptosis Enhances Radiotherapy Efficacy
Researchers from the Institute of High Energy Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Hospital have identified cuproptosis as a potential target for radiosensitization in re-irradiation. This study was published in Nature Nanotechnology.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 22nd, 2024
Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys
In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood tests.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 21st, 2024
Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys
In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood tests.
September 21st, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 19th, 2024
Magnetic soft robots enable precision delivery with programmable multi-drug control
Precision in drug delivery has long posed a significant challenge to the medical field. Relying on the body's circulatory system to transport medications often results in inefficient drug distribution, with only a fraction of the intended dose reaching the target area.
September 19th, 2024 — Source
Nanomaterials Show Promise for Mental Health
Researchers have developed antioxidant carbon dot enzymes, synthetic compounds that mimic natural enzymes. In rats, these compounds reduced oxidative stress, balanced gut microbes, and alleviated stress-induced depression.
September 19th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 16th, 2024
Destabilized Near-Infrared Nanobodies for Enhanced GFP Imaging
In a recent Nature Communications article, researchers introduced destabilized near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanobodies designed to target green fluorescent protein (GFP)-based biosensors. These nanobodies enable background-free imaging and manipulation of biological processes, offering improved specificity and sensitivity, particularly in live animal models.
September 16th, 2024 — Source
Trimetallic-based nanocarriers method shows promise for visualized idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis therapy
A research group from Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed a novel method for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) therapy by transplanting mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which improved the therapeutic efficacy and realized real-time treatment visualization.
September 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 9th, 2024
Artificial muscles propel a robotic leg to walk and jump
Inventors and researchers have been developing robots for almost 70 years. To date, all the machines they have built -- whether for factories or elsewhere -- have had one thing in common: they are powered by motors, a technology that is already 200 years old. Even walking robots feature arms and legs that are powered by motors, not by muscles as in humans and animals. This in part suggests why they lack the mobility and adaptability of living creatures.
September 9th, 2024 — Source
Nanobot Breakthrough for Brain Surgery
According to a study published in Small, a team of researchers from the UK and China has developed nanoscale robots that could potentially be used to treat brain bleeding caused by aneurysms.
September 9th, 2024 — Source
New molecular engineering technique allows for complex organoids
A new molecular engineering technique can precisely influence the development of organoids. Microbeads made of specifically folded DNA are used to release growth factors or other signal molecules inside the tissue structures. This gives rise to considerably more complex organoids that imitate the respective tissues much better and have a more realistic cell mix than before.
September 9th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 7th, 2024
Blood boffins build billions of nanobots to battle brain aneurysms without surgery
An international team of scientists has developed a drug delivery system that could one day treat human brain aneurysms in a way without the need for traditional surgery.
September 7th, 2024 — Source
Molecular simulations, supercomputing lead to energy-saving biomaterials breakthrough
A team led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory identified and successfully demonstrated a new method to process a plant-based material called nanocellulose that reduced energy needs by a whopping 21%.
September 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 6th, 2024
Global experts present early-stage recommendations for nanomedicine development
They're tiny drug-delivery systems 1,000 times smaller than a human hair, but while nanomedicines have long been hailed as the future for treating debilitating and life-threatening diseases, their journey from lab to patient has many challenges.
September 6th, 2024 — Source
New DELIVER guidelines aim to accelerate nanomedicine development
They're tiny drug-delivery systems 1000 times smaller than a human hair, but while nanomedicines have long been hailed as the future for treating debilitating and life-threatening diseases, their journey from lab to patient has many challenges.
September 6th, 2024 — Source
New guidelines for nanomedicine development to enhance clinical translation success
They're tiny drug-delivery systems 1000 times smaller than a human hair, but while nanomedicines have long been hailed as the future for treating debilitating and life-threatening diseases, their journey from lab to patient has many challenges.
September 6th, 2024 — Source
Tiny magnetic nanorobots show promise for treating brain aneurysms
Researchers have created nanoscale robots which could be used to manage bleeds in the brain caused by aneurysms.
September 6th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — September 3rd, 2024
Embracing pivots: insights from a nanotech startup founder
Gelatex makes nanofibre scaffolds for cell culture and tissue engineering — but that's not how it started
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — August 26th, 2024
Sustainable, biodegradable HECP glass for smart materials and pharmaceuticals
(Nanowerk News) Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable, biodegradable, biorecyclable material: high-entropy non-covalent cyclic peptide (HECP) glass.
August 26th, 2024 — Source
Targeted Delivery of Curcumin Using HA/CeO2 Nanoparticles
The study focused on the synthesis of hyaluronic acid (HA) and cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of curcumin in treating various diseases, particularly those related to inflammation and cancer.
August 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — August 22nd, 2024
Cancer remains one of the most challenging diseases to treat due to its complexity and tendency to metastasize (spread into, or invade, nearby tissues or distant places in the body to form new tumors). Traditional therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation, often face limitations like non-specific targeting and severe side effects.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
Novel carbon nanohorn-based treatment enables efficient delivery of drugs in cancer therapy
Cancer remains one of the most challenging diseases to treat due to its complexity and tendency to metastasize (spread into, or invade, nearby tissues or distant places in the body to form new tumors). Traditional therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation, often face limitations like non-specific targeting and severe side effects.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — August 16th, 2024
Method to Remove Microplastics From Water Could also Speed up Blood Analyses
Researchers demonstrated a way to speed up—and potentially scale up—the process for separating particles in fluids, which can be used for studying microplastics in drinking water or even analyzing cancer cells from blood.
August 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — August 2nd, 2024
Electrically powered artificial muscle fibers: The new power for soft actuation
(Nanowerk News) Electrically powered artificial muscle fibers (EAMFs) are emerging as a revolutionary power source for advanced robotics and wearable devices. Renowned for their exceptional mechanical properties, integration flexibility, and functional versatility, EAMFs are at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — July 29th, 2024
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, 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.
July 29th, 2024 — Source
New and improved drug-delivery molecules for skeletal muscle
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new drug-delivery molecule, a zwitterionic polymer complex that can help get plasmid DNA inside cells when injected into skeletal muscle, a crucial step in the expression of therapeutic RNA and proteins.
July 29th, 2024 — Source
'Russian doll' packaging could boost drug delivery
New technology, which is in the early stages of development, has the potential to significantly enhance the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of drugs and vaccines.
July 29th, 2024 — Source
'Smart' nanoparticles combine targeted chemotherapy and heat therapy to combat liver cancer
(Nanowerk Spotlight) Liver cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer worldwide, with limited treatment options for patients in advanced stages. Traditional therapies like chemotherapy often struggle to effectively target tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue, leading to severe side effects.
July 29th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — July 27th, 2024
Building 'wind-up' sensors with carbon nanotubes
An international team of scientists, including two researchers who now work in the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST) at UMBC, has shown that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries.
July 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — July 22nd, 2024
Voxel building blocks for bioprinting human-compatible organs
A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has developed what it believes could be the template for the first building blocks for human-compatible organs printed on demand.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — July 19th, 2024
Innovative microscopy reveals amyloid architecture, may give insights into neurodegenerative disease
Amyloid-beta (A-beta) aggregates are tangles of proteins most notably associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. Despite its constant stint in the limelight, however, researchers have been unable to get a good understanding of how A-beta comes together and breaks apart.
July 19th, 2024 — Source
New nanoparticle delivery method targets sickle cell mutations in bone marrow
Current gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease are complex, time-consuming, and are sometimes linked to serious side effects like infertility or blood cancer. To address these challenges, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed special nanoparticles that can send gene treatment directly to various types of cells in bone marrow to correct the disease-causing mutations.
July 19th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — July 18th, 2024
Defect-engineered nanoparticles enable precise tracking and delivery of drugs in cells
The field of drug delivery has long been challenged by the need for precise, targeted methods to transport therapeutic agents within the body. Traditional approaches often struggle with issues like premature drug release, poor cellular uptake, and inadequate tracking of drug carriers. These limitations have spurred researchers to explore innovative materials and technologies that can overcome these hurdles.
July 18th, 2024 — Source
Development of High-Efficiency, Dual-Function Antimicrobial Nanozyme
In a study published in Nature Communications on July 5th, 2024, a research team led by Prof. Gao Lizeng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Biophysics suggested a bactericidal mechanism centered around nanozymes that simulate antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and antimicrobial enzymes (AMEs) using biomimicry principles and developed a dual-functional high-efficiency antimicrobial nanozyme.
July 18th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — July 9th, 2024
Nano-Diagnostics for Paracoccidioides lutzii
In a recent article published in the Journal of Nanotheranostics, researchers from Brazil developed a nano-enabled colorimetric assay for detecting Paracoccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection. This research aims to enhance nanotechnology-based diagnostic methods, offering a promising approach for accurate and efficient pathogen detection.
July 9th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — July 2nd, 2024
Green printing revolution with microalgae for biocompatible 3D structures
The development of sustainable and biocompatible materials has become increasingly important in scientific research, driven by growing environmental concerns and the need for advanced biomedical applications. This push towards more eco-friendly and biologically compatible materials has been particularly evident in the field of additive manufacturing, where traditional petrochemical-based resources have long dominated.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source
Researchers achieve dual-functional supramolecular materials
Versatile molecular frameworks called discrete supramolecular structures act like microscopic building blocks customizable for a wide variety of applications. The structures can serve in drug delivery, provide unique environments for catalytic reactions or plug into a molecular machine.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — June 26th, 2024
Developing Light-Responsive Chiral Nanospheres for Targeted Drug Delivery
In a recent study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientists Emilio Quiñoá and Felix Freire from the Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials developed new nanocarriers inspired by DNA and proteins. These tiny carriers can encapsulate drugs and release them in a controlled manner, utilizing light and the structure of the carrier itself.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Revealing the dynamic choreography inside multilayer vesicles
Our cells and the machinery inside them are engaged in a constant dance. This dance involves some surprisingly complicated choreography within the lipid bilayers that comprise cell membranes and vesicles—structures that transport waste or food within cells.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — June 24th, 2024
D-Mannitol--Cerium--Quercetin Nanoparticles: Therapeutic Potential in Acute Lung Injury
In a recent article published in Source, researchers from China investigated the therapeutic potential of D-Mannitol--Cerium--Quercetin (MCQ/R) coordination polymer nanoparticles in treating acute lung injury (ALI). The unique properties of MCQ/R nanoparticles, such as their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, make them promising candidates for ALI treatment.
June 24th, 2024 — Source
Innovative SRPFM technique enables ultra-sensitive force measurement at nanoscale in fluids
Groundbreaking research has revealed a new way to measure incredibly minute forces at the nanoscale in water, pushing the boundaries of what scientists know about the microscopic world.
June 24th, 2024 — Source
New organoid culture method can verify human toxicity of nanomaterials
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed the world's first organoid culture method capable of accurately assessing human toxicity of nanomaterials. Overcoming the limitations of the conventional culture method, this new technology is expected to bring forward the commercialization of organoid-based safety assessment of nanomaterials and nanomedicine.
June 24th, 2024 — Source
Researchers propose the next platform for brain-inspired computing
Computers have come so far in terms of their power and potential, rivaling and even eclipsing human brains in their ability to store and crunch data, make predictions and communicate. But there is one domain where human brains continue to dominate: energy efficiency.
June 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — June 14th, 2024
Improving the ability of phototherapy to stimulate the systemic immune response to cancer
Phototherapy is a safe and effective method for tumor treatment, including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). PTT refers to the use of laser to activate photothermal conversion agents and use high temperature to kill tumor cells, while PDT stimulates photosensitizers to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill tumor cells.
June 14th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — June 12th, 2024
A novel spray device helps researchers capture fast-moving cell processes
Cells are the basic units of life -- but many of their fundamental processes happen so fast and at such small length scales that current scientific tools and methods can't keep up, preventing us from developing a deeper understanding.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
Enzyme-Nanohybrid Approach Elicits Strong Biofilm Eradication
A research team from the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter (FJIRSM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), led by Prof. Chen Xueyuan, achieved noninvasive phototheranostics in a mouse model with Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm-induced pulmonary infection, according to a study published in ACS Nano.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
Nanowires create elite warriors to enhance T cell therapy
Adoptive T-cell therapy has revolutionized medicine. A patient's T-cells—a type of white blood cell that is part of the body's immune system—are extracted and modified in a lab and then infused back into the body, to seek and destroy infection, or cancer cells.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
New method integrates quantum dots with metasurfaces for enhanced luminescence
A study published in Nano Letters demonstrates the use of quantum dots to create metasurfaces, enabling two objects to exist in the same space.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
Researchers develop piezocatalytically-induced controllable mineralization scaffold with bone-like microenvironment
Inspired by nature, the researchers developed a piezocatalytically-induced controlled mineralization strategy using piezoelectric polymer poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) fibers with ordered micro-nano structures to prepare biomimetic tissue engineering scaffolds with a bone-like microenvironment (pcm-PLLA), in which PLLA-mediated piezoelectric catalysis promoted the in-situ polymerization of dopamine and subsequently regulated the controllable growth of hydroxyapatite crystals on the fiber surface.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — June 10th, 2024
Enhancing Bone Regeneration with Photothermal Composite Scaffolds
Bone defects resulting from trauma, disease, or surgical interventions pose significant challenges in orthopedic medicine, necessitating innovative approaches for effective bone tissue regeneration.
June 10th, 2024 — Source
Mosaic RBD Nanoparticle Immune Response
In a recent article published in Cell Reports, researchers from China investigated the immunodominant antibody responses induced by mosaic Receptor-binding domain (RBD) nanoparticles derived from various sarbecoviruses. The research aims to understand the cross-reactivity of antibodies to RBDs across different sarbecoviruses, focusing on the potential of pan-sarbecovirus mosaic nanoparticle vaccines.
June 10th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — June 7th, 2024
Nanotechnology targets fibrosis with precision
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are developing a new therapeutic approach that uses nanoparticles for the treatment of skin and lung fibrosis, conditions that can result in severe damage to the body's tissues.
June 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — May 30th, 2024
Advancing therapeutic insights: The impact of understanding cellular target engagement with NanoBRET® technology
In this Interview, NewsMedical speaks with Amy Landreman about NanoBRET® Technology and its role in cellular target engagement.
May 30th, 2024 — Source
Study promotes digital help for adults with ADHD
Digital health experts at Flinders University are developing a mobile self-monitoring app model to assist adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) take a more pro-active role in their "wellness journey."
May 30th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — May 28th, 2024
Magnetic Nanotech Removes Inflammatory Triggers from Blood
Researchers from the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and UNIST have developed a novel technology that eliminates agents that cause inflammation from extracorporeal blood. Professors Joo Hun Kang, Jinmyoung Joo, and Jae Hyuk Lee led this research, which was published in the journal Small Methods.
May 28th, 2024 — Source
New universal 3D printing technique for tunable organogels
Organogels, polymer networks infused with organic liquids, have long tantalized scientists with their potential for diverse applications due to the wide range of properties achievable by combining different polymer networks, solvents, and 3D shapes. However, progress has been hampered by the inherent limitations of current fabrication methods, which restrict solvent choice and composition, thereby constraining the spectrum of properties, applications, and innovation possible with these unique materials.
May 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — May 24th, 2024
Sweat sensor wristwatch offers real time monitoring of body chemistry
Researchers have created a unique wristwatch that contains multiple modules, including a sensor array, a microfluidic chip, signal processing, and a data display system to monitor chemicals in human sweat. Their study is published in the journal ACS Nano.
May 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — May 21st, 2024
Scientists' new drug-delivery technology is possible breakthrough for multi-strain vaccines
A new way to deliver drugs using a common protein could be used to develop mosaic vaccines, which are vaccines effective against multiple strains of a virus like COVID-19, among other medicines in a global first.
May 21st, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — May 8th, 2024
Enabling rapid screening of poly(2-oxazoline)-based nanomedicine through divergent synthesis
A research collaboration has devised a new way to quickly and reliably diversify the reactive end-groups on poly(2-oxazoline)s, a biocompatible polymer class.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — May 7th, 2024
Seeing is believing: Observation of migrasomes
Migrasomes, novel organelles first reported by Professor Li Yu' s team in 2015, are vesicular structures with diameters ranging from 0.5 to 3 micrometers that form on the retraction fibers at the rear of migrating cells. These structures contain various biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, along with numerous small vesicles, each approximately 50 nanometers in diameter.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — May 3rd, 2024
Aligned peptide 'noodles' could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in their work to create a biomaterial that can be used to grow biological tissues outside the human body.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source
Vortex fluidic device can speed artificial liposome production to aid drug functionality
The expansion of clean chemistry applications for the vortex fluidic device (VFD)—invented by Flinders University's Professor Colin Raston—continues with the successful rapid and simplified production of artificial liposomes that could help transform medical drug functionality.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Source or Watch Video
Health — Nanotechnology — April 30th, 2024
Nanoprinting turns textiles into multipurpose health monitoring devices
In the world of wearable technology, the ultimate goal has been to seamlessly integrate electronic functionality into the fabrics we wear every day. Today, we see a range of devices that hint at this potential, from smartwatches that track our fitness to clothing with built-in haptic feedback for immersive gaming experiences. But despite these advances, many wearable devices still feel like separate gadgets rather than an integral part of our attire.
April 30th, 2024 — Source
New research reveals terahertz waves' impact on dynamics of nanoconfined water molecules
In a new discovery, researchers have revealed novel insights into the behavior of water molecules confined within nanostructures. Their study, published in Science Advances on April 24, delves into how terahertz (THz) waves influence the dynamics of water molecules confined in two-dimensional (2D) spaces within nanoresonators.
April 30th, 2024 — Source
Researchers reveal water-assisted oxidative redispersion of metal nanoparticles
Oxidative redispersion at elevated temperatures has long been utilized in heterogeneous catalysis for the regeneration of sintered metal catalysts and the synthesis of metal single atom and cluster catalysts. These redispersion processes require a considerable energy input. Therefore, the quest for eco-friendly and energy-saving redispersion strategies remains an urgent priority.
April 30th, 2024 — Source
Smart learning algorithm achieves first high-res 3D chemical imaging at one-nanometer scale
By exploiting a smart learning algorithm that fuses two microscopy signals, University of Michigan researchers have accomplished high-resolution, efficient 3D chemical imaging for the first time at the one-nanometer scale.
April 30th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 29th, 2024
Learning from caterpillars to create self-assembling capsules for drug delivery
Self-assembling molecules that spontaneously organise themselves to form complex structures are common in nature. For example, the tough outer layer of insects, called the cuticle, is rich in proteins that can self-assemble.
April 29th, 2024 — Source
Researchers develop tiny droplets that harness laser light to detect disease markers
A team of researchers led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has created tiny droplets that, when activated by laser light, can detect viral protein biomarkers indicating the presence of certain diseases.
April 29th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 27th, 2024
Human mini-lungs mimic animal response to nanomaterials
Human mini-lungs grown by University of Manchester scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials.
April 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 26th, 2024
Learning from caterpillars to create self-assembling capsules for drug delivery
Self-assembling molecules that spontaneously organise themselves to form complex structures are common in nature. For example, the tough outer layer of insects, called the cuticle, is rich in proteins that can self-assemble.
April 26th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 24th, 2024
Crinkled coatings could prevent medical implants from failing
Medical implants could fail less often when coated with a microscopically crinkled, ceramic material designed by researchers at the University of Michigan. The coating is described in a paper published in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.
April 24th, 2024 — Source
Testing how well biomarkers work
Modern microscopy techniques make it possible to examine the inner workings of cells in astonishing detail. "We can now observe the arrangement and interaction of individual proteins under the microscope," says Professor Ralf Jungmann, Chair of Molecular Physics of Life at LMU and Max Planck Fellow at the MPI of Biochemistry.
April 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 22nd, 2024
Diamond-based quantum sensing microscope offers effective approach for quantifying cellular forces
Cells rely on constant interplay and information exchange with their micro-environment to ensure their survival and perform biological functions. Hence, precise quantification of tiny cellular adhesion forces, spanning from piconewtons to a few nanonewtons, is crucial for understanding the intricacies of force modulation in cells.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Nanoparticles Deliver Drugs Directly Across the Blood-Brain Barrier
Recent studies published in Nature Communications by an international team of scientists from Michigan State University showed that nanoparticles can traverse the digestive system and deliver medication directly to brain tissue. The findings emphasize the importance of standardized procedures in analyzing the protein corona of nanoparticles, which is crucial for advancing clinical applications in nanobiotechnology.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Novel graphene oxide spray coating advances antiviral protection of face masks
In the relentless battle against airborne viruses, researchers have developed a new spray coating to improve the antiviral efficacy of personal protective equipment, notably face masks. The study is published in the journal ACS Applied Nano Materials.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 19th, 2024
Nanoparticles may enable direct medicine delivery to brain in neurodegenerative disorders
Is it possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue? Researchers from Michigan State University say yes, and their latest findings are expected to benefit patients with neurodegenerative disorders like multiple sclerosis, or MS; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS; and Parkinson's disease, or PD.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
Researchers set new standards for nanoparticles, helping patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson's disease
Is it possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue? Researchers from Michigan State University say yes, and their latest findings are expected to benefit patients with neurodegenerative disorders like multiple sclerosis, or MS; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS; and Parkinson's disease, or PD.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
Scientists develop novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots for bioimaging
Carbon dots (CDs) are an intriguing class of nanomaterials that have attracted a great deal of attention in recent years. These carbon-based materials possess excellent fluorescence (FL) properties, making them highly appealing in a wide range of applications.
April 19th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 17th, 2024
Paintable 'second skin' gel for wearable bioelectronic sensors
Accurately monitoring the body's bioelectrical signals is crucial for cardiology research and clinical diagnosis of heart diseases. However, this requires customizable bioelectrodes that can adapt to the complex topography and movements of the skin.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Tracking a protein's fleeting shape changes
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a powerful, new technique to generate "movies" of changing protein structures and speeds of up to 50 frames per second.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 15th, 2024
A microfluidic platform that simulates human digestion
In a recently published study in Analyst ("From mouth to gut: microfluidic in vitro simulation of human gastro-intestinal digestion and intestinal permeability"), INL researchers developed an innovative microfluidic platform that is capable of replicating key human gastrointestinal processes, offering a game-changing tool for the assessment of newly-developed drugs and/or food supplements.
April 15th, 2024 — Source
A rechargeable nanotorch: Afterglow luminescence imaging tracks cell-based microrobots in real time
An afterglow luminescent nanoprobe opens up new possibilities for imaging living cells. As a research team reports in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, their new "nanotorch" can continue to luminesce for more than 10 days after a single excitation.
April 15th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 11th, 2024
Study proposes large-scale biomanufacturing workflow to produce natural killer cells and extracellular vesicles
A team of uOttawa Faculty of Medicine researchers have developed a path to a biomanufacturing process that could potentially transform how Canada generates immunotherapeutic materials—specifically natural killer cells and extracellular vesicles (EVs)—to fuel tomorrow's novel cancer treatments.
April 11th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — April 2nd, 2024
Novel platform harnesses microfluidics and optics for rapid, low-cost cellular analysis
Microfluidics, the technology of precisely controlling fluids at the submillimeter scale, has long held the promise of revolutionizing biological research and medical diagnostics. By miniaturizing assays into tiny water-in-oil droplets, these platforms can analyze individual cells with unprecedented speed and efficiency while drastically reducing reagent costs.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 27th, 2024
Liquid crystal nanoparticles could supercharge antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is the most common, life-limiting genetic condition in Australia. It affects the lungs, digestive system, and reproductive system, producing excess mucus, infections, and blockages.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 25th, 2024
Research team develops important building block for artificial cells
During cell division, a ring forms around the cell equator, which contracts to divide the cell into two daughter cells. Together with researchers from Heidelberg, Dresden, Tübingen and Harvard, Professor Jan Kierfeld and Lukas Weise from the Department of Physics at TU Dortmund University have succeeded for the first time in synthesizing such a contractile ring with the help of DNA nanotechnology and to uncover its contraction mechanism.
March 25th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 22nd, 2024
Physicists develop modeling software to study biological membranes at the mesoscale
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen and University of Southern Denmark have recently published FreeDTS—a shared software package designed to model and study biological membranes at the mesoscale—the scale "in between" the larger macro level and smaller micro level.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Plasmonic water safety detector for toxic substances
Pharmaceutical waste and contaminants present a growing global concern, particularly in the context of drinking water and food safety. Addressing this critical issue, a new study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University's Department of Chemistry and Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials has resulted in the development of a highly sensitive plasmonic-based detector, specifically targeting the detection of harmful piperidine residue in water.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Researchers develop affordable, user-friendly method for single-cell reactions at the nanoliter level
Scaling down single-cell reactions to the nanoliter level is critical to minimize the risk of contamination, increase reaction efficiency, and reduce costs. Researchers from the Single-cell Center of the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a centrifugally driven system for precise manipulation of nanoliter liquids in single-cell analysis, suitable for conventional biological laboratories.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 20th, 2024
New method uses enantioselective nickel catalysis to synthesize multifunctional chiral alkylboron compounds
National University of Singapore (NUS) chemists have conceived a strategy using chiral nickel catalysts to facilitate the carboboration of alkenes, generating high-value enantioenriched alkylboronic esters.
March 20th, 2024 — Source
Novel catalyst strategy offers solution for efficient CO2 reduction reaction
With the help of nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, a research group led by Prof. Wang Hui from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has prepared a carbon-covered hollow cuprous oxide high-efficiency catalyst by using the solvent autocarbonylation reduction strategy, which provided a new solution for the electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) in the preparation of multicarbon (CO2+) products.
March 20th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 18th, 2024
New nanoprobes developed to monitor programmed cell death--related bioprocesses
A research team led by Prof. Huang Qing from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed DNA-aptamer-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) probes to study immune system biomarker-related bioprocesses in cancer cell metabolism.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Understanding Nano-Neuro Interactions for Advancing Neuroscience
Nanomaterials already play a vital role in enhancing the performance of everyday products from electronics to cosmetics to food packaging. But, beyond their usefulness in making images sharper and products more stable, researchers in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis have shown nanoparticles may also be an essential tool in advancing our understanding of the brain and opening new avenues for treating neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 14th, 2024
New method enables synthesis of hundreds of new 2D materials
Materials that are incredibly thin, only a few atoms thick, exhibit unique properties that make them appealing for energy storage, catalysis and water purification. Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have now developed a method that enables the synthesis of hundreds of new 2D materials. Their study has been published in the journal Science.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Optical frequency combs make ultraviolet spectroscopy more sensitive and more precise
In a recent publication in Nature ("Near-ultraviolet photon-counting dual-comb spectroscopy"), researchers at the Max Born Institute (MBI) in Berlin, Germany, and at Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics in Garching report on a new technique for deciphering the properties of matter with light, that can simultaneously detect and precisely quantify many substances with a high chemical selectivity. Their technique interrogates the atoms and molecules in the ultraviolet spectral region at very feeble light levels.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Quantum dance to the beat of a drum
Throwing a ball into the air, one can transfer arbitrary energy to the ball such that it flies higher or lower. One of the oddities of quantum physics is that particles, e.g., electrons, can often only take on quantized energy values -- as if the ball was leaping between specific heights, like steps of a ladder, rather than flying continuously.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 11th, 2024
Harnessing nature's shield: Enhancing sun protection with lignin nanoparticles in cosmetics
Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) have emerged as promising candidates for enhancing sun protection in cosmetics, offering superior UV-blocking capabilities compared to soluble lignin oligomers. However, the effects of the chemical structures of constituting lignin oligomers in LNPs and the particle size distribution of LNPs need further investigation.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Paper AI sensor mimics brain for health monitoring
From creating images, generating text, and enabling self-driving cars, the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are vast and transformative. However, all this capability comes at a very high energy cost. For instance, estimates indicate that training OpenAI's popular GPT-3 model consumed over 1,287 MWh, enough to supply an average U.S. household for 120 years.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 8th, 2024
Bioresorbable multilayer films enable long-lasting bioelectronic implants
Imagine a tiny bioelectronic device, implanted beneath your skin, that could continuously monitor your vital signs, precisely deliver drugs, or even stimulate your muscles and nerves to treat a variety of conditions. Now imagine if, after a pre-programmed period of time, this device would simply dissolve away, its mission complete, leaving no trace behind in your body.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
Researchers develop artificial building blocks of life
For the first time, scientists from the University of Cologne (UoC) have developed artificial nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, with several additional properties in the laboratory. They could be used as artificial nucleic acids for therapeutic applications.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
Tiny wireless light bulbs for biomedical applications
A research team from the University of St Andrews and the University of Cologne has developed a new wireless light source that might one day make it possible to 'illuminate' the human body from the inside. Such light sources could enable novel, minimally invasive means to treat and better understand diseases that today require the implantation of bulky devices.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 6th, 2024
Researchers develop first heat map for individual red blood cells
Entropy is often associated with disorder and chaos, but in biology it is related to energy efficiency and is closely linked to metabolism, the set of chemical reactions that sustain life.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Trial shows safety of controlled graphene inhalation
A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed further without acute risk to human health, research suggests. The study is published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 4th, 2024
3D-printed skin closes wounds and contains hair follicle precursors
Fat tissue holds the key to 3D printing layered living skin and potentially hair follicles, according to researchers who recently harnessed fat cells and supporting structures from clinically procured human tissue to precisely correct injuries in rats. The advancement could have implications for reconstructive facial surgery and even hair growth treatments for humans.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
Health — Nanotechnology — March 1st, 2024
Precision pulmonary medicine: Engineers target lung disease with lipid nanoparticles
Penn Engineers have developed a new means of targeting the lungs with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the minuscule capsules used by the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to deliver mRNA, opening the door to novel treatments for pulmonary diseases like cystic fibrosis.
March 1st, 2024 — Source