news
New sticky material mimics gecko feet to fight tumours
Inspired by the gecko lizard’s grip, scientists at CU Boulder have developed a sticky, biodegradable material that clings to tumours and delivers chemotherapy drugs over several days.
List view / Grid view
Nanotechnology
news
New nanoparticle enhances cancer drug penetration
Researchers at Southern Medical University have developed a self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer that penetrates deeper into tumour tissues - offering a new strategy for safer and more effective cancer treatment.
news
New polymer boosts mRNA vaccine safety
A new material developed at Cornell University offers a more effective way to deliver mRNA vaccines by replacing polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a water-loving polymer poly(carboxybetaine) (PCB).
news
Engineered DNA aptamers outsmart viral infection pathways
EPFL scientists have engineered virus-inspired DNA aptamers that bind infection targets with record selectivity. This innovation could change how we diagnose and treat infectious diseases.
news
Nanoparticle therapy shows potential to prevent spread of pancreatic cancer to liver
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat, especially when it spreads to the liver in advanced stages. Researchers at UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) have developed an innovative nanoparticle technology to tackle this challenge.
article
The art and science of drug formulation
Drug formulation is a cornerstone of modern medicine, turning raw active ingredients into consumable, effective therapies. This critical phase in drug development ensures that medications are safe, effective, and user-friendly. Here Ningfeng Fiona Li, founder and CEO of VasoDynamics, explores the world of drug formulation from its foundations to exploring…
news
Insights into the toxicological effects of nanoparticles
Researchers have developed a system that enabled quantitative assessment of cytotoxicity of SiNPs in human hepatoma cells.
news
Development of a new recombinant flu vaccine
A new vaccine, based on a nanoliposome that promotes proteins to be displayed on its surface, results in potent vaccine efficacy.
news
Engineered nanostructures enhance immune system’s ability to combat cancer
Important step achieved by US researchers as stable and potent immune therapy delivery system eradicates tumours in mouse models of melanoma, colon, and breast cancer, while preventing the formation of future tumour.
news
Unidentified proteins provide new way to diagnose ovarian cancer
Japanese study has identified three previously unknown membrane proteins in ovarian cancer, using a new detection method consisting of nanotechnology and imaging techniques.
news
Revolutionary way to measure proteins aids precision medicine advancements
Using a nanofluidic aptamer nanoarray to measure biomolecules including proteins, Japanese researchers are attempting to bridge the gap for precision medicine
article
Revolutionary nanoparticles enable gene-editing in lungs
This article outlines the development of a new type of nanoparticle that can perform gene-editing in the lungs. Scientists from MIT and the University of Massachusetts Medical School have collaborated to create this Ribonucleic acid (RNA) delivery particles, which have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of lung diseases such…
whitepaper
Under the microscope: The remit of expertise putting nanomaterials to work
Tom Darlington, Senior Director at nanoComposix, discusses scaling up manufacturing of nanomaterials for regulated applications and the rewards of working on biomedical projects.
news
Treating peanut allergies in mice with mRNA delivering nanoparticles
UCLA have developed technology using nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to liver cells, that could provide a platform to fight allergies.
article
Transforming the way cancer vaccines are designed and made
Researchers found that ‘rational vaccinology’ increases potency by changing the structural location of antigens and adjuvants.
