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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, 2024Source

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, 2024Source

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, 2024Source

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, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 28th, 2024

Nanocarrier research demonstrates tumor-specific drug release through controlled endosomal escape
Protein-based drugs must be transported into cells in a way that prevents their immediate degradation. A new approach is intended to ensure that they remain intact only in certain cells, such as cancer cells.
February 28th, 2024Source

New tool for precise measurement of superconductors
Hydrogen (like many of us) acts weird under pressure. Theory predicts that when crushed by the weight of more than a million times our atmosphere, this light, abundant, normally gaseous element first becomes a metal, and even more strangely, a superconductor -- a material that conducts electricity with no resistance.
February 28th, 2024Source

Real-time microscopic imaging during plasma treatment
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Antwerp (Belgium) successfully conducted in-situ studies with a plasma generated inside a scanning electron microscope (SEM). This marks the first-time live SEM imaging while treating the sample with a plasma was achieved.
February 28th, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 27th, 2024

Nanotweezers manipulate bacteriophages with minimal optical power, a breakthrough for phage therapy
Scientists at EPFL have developed a game-changing technique that uses light to manipulate and identify individual bacteriophages without the need for chemical labels or bioreceptors, potentially accelerating and revolutionizing phage-based therapies that can treat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
February 27th, 2024Source

Researchers observe the structural heterogeneity of a lipid scramblase
Researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University report in Nature Communications that TMEM16F, a transmembrane protein that facilitates the passive movement of phospholipids and ions across membranes, explores a larger conformational landscape than previously thought in order to perform its unique functions.
February 27th, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 26th, 2024

New molecules, inspired by space shuttles, advance lipid nanoparticle delivery for weight control
Inspired by the design of space shuttles, Penn Engineering researchers have invented a new way to synthesize a key component of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the revolutionary delivery vehicle for mRNA treatments including the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, simplifying the manufacture of LNPs while boosting their efficacy at delivering mRNA to cells for medicinal purposes.
February 26th, 2024Source

Novel method for easy and quick fabrication of biomimetic robots with life-like movement
Ultraviolet-laser processing is a promising technique for developing intricate microstructures, enabling complex alignment of muscle cells, required for building life-like biohybrid actuators, as shown by Tokyo Tech researchers. Compared to traditional complex methods, this innovative technique enables easy and quick fabrication of microstructures with intricate patterns for achieving different muscle cell arrangements, paving the way for biohybrid actuators capable of complex, flexible movements.
February 26th, 2024Source

Researchers develop new nanoparticle to deliver drugs to immune system cells
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a new nanoparticle that can more get drugs inside cells to boost the immune system and fight diseases such as cancer.
February 26th, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 23rd, 2024

Flexible sensor uniquely mimics complex touch and perception of human skin
Our skin endows us with a profoundly multifaceted sensory awareness unmatched in machines. Human touch conveys intricate patterns of pressure, thermal flow and subsurface textures. It simultaneously maps moisture, contours and minute disturbances in the air.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Lab-spun sponges form perfect scaffolds for growing skin cells to heal wounds
A new technique for electrospinning sponges has allowed scientists from the University of Surrey to directly produce 3D scaffolds -- on which skin grafts could be grown from the patient's own skin.
February 23rd, 2024Source or Source

Nanoscale Device for Analyzing Brain Chemistry
Much smaller and more accurate sensors are needed to address longstanding problems in biomedical research, such as tracking the distribution of drugs throughout the body and monitoring brain chemistry. With sub-second resolution, a novel nanoscale sensor monitors regions 1,000 times smaller than existing technology and tracks minute changes in biological tissue's chemical composition.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Researchers develop hemostatic agent from mussels and silkworm cocoons to stop organ bleeding
In recent news, there has been a case where a patient experienced pain due to a surgical procedure involving sutures, resulting in the unintended presence of gauze within the patient's body. Gauze is typically employed to control bleeding during medical interventions, aiding in hemostasis. However, when inadvertently left in the body, it can lead to inflammation and infection.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 21st, 2024

Advancing Treatment for Visceral Leishmaniasis with Nanomedicine
Researchers at Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) have created a revolutionary therapeutic approach that has the potential to completely change the way that visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) spread by sandflies, is treated.
February 21st, 2024Source

Research team develops nanoscale device for brain chemistry analysis
Longstanding challenges in biomedical research such as monitoring brain chemistry and tracking the spread of drugs through the body require much smaller and more precise sensors. A new nanoscale sensor that can monitor areas 1,000 times smaller than current technology and can track subtle changes in the chemical content of biological tissue with sub-second resolution, greatly outperforming standard technologies.
February 21st, 2024Source

Spinning, magnetic micro-robots help researchers probe immune cell recognition
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago have engineered tiny, spinning micro-robots that bind to immune cells to probe their function. The robot, or "hexapod," gives scientists a new, highly adaptable way to study immune cells and to aid in the design of immunotherapies against cancer, infection, or autoimmune diseases.
February 21st, 2024Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 12th, 2024

A new approach to producing artificial cartilage with the help of 3D printing
Is it possible to grow tissue in the laboratory, for example to replace injured cartilage? At TU Wien (Vienna), an important step has now been taken toward creating replacement tissue in the lab—using a technique that differs significantly from other methods used around the world. The study is published in Acta Biomaterialia.
February 12th, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 9th, 2024

Cornell's Lawsone-Coated Cotton Bandages Show Potential
A multidisciplinary group of researchers at Cornell University has discovered a novel method for using the antibacterial and antioxidant characteristics of lawsone, a botanical compound, to create cotton bandages coated with nanofibers that prevent infection and promote faster wound healing.
February 9th, 2024Source

Mussle-inspired coating process enables rapid fabrication of wafer-scale nanoparticle films
Nanoparticles exhibit intriguing size-dependent optoelectronic properties with applications across biomedicine, energy, sensing and more. However, the exquisite precision synthesizing discrete nanoparticles contrasts sharply with immense difficulty manipulating them over significant lengths.
February 9th, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 9th, 2024

Cornell's Lawsone-Coated Cotton Bandages Show Potential
A multidisciplinary group of researchers at Cornell University has discovered a novel method for using the antibacterial and antioxidant characteristics of lawsone, a botanical compound, to create cotton bandages coated with nanofibers that prevent infection and promote faster wound healing.
February 9th, 2024Source

Mussle-inspired coating process enables rapid fabrication of wafer-scale nanoparticle films
Nanoparticles exhibit intriguing size-dependent optoelectronic properties with applications across biomedicine, energy, sensing and more. However, the exquisite precision synthesizing discrete nanoparticles contrasts sharply with immense difficulty manipulating them over significant lengths.
February 9th, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 7th, 2024

3D printing technology for tissue: Researchers combine hydrogels and fibers
In the latest study by Prof. Dr. Leonid Ionov, Professor of Biofabrication, and his team at the University of Bayreuth, various types of hydrogels were extensively tested for the 3D printing of tissues. A hydrogel is a water-retaining and also water-insoluble polymer. In addition, the cell containing--hydrogels, also known as bioink, are combined with fibers to create a composite material.
February 7th, 2024Source

A new approach for fast and cost-effective pathogen detection
The ability to detect diseases at an early stage or even predict their onset would be of tremendous benefit to doctors and patients alike. A research team led by Dr. Larysa Baraban at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) develops intelligent, miniaturized biosensor devices and systems using nanomaterials to determine biomolecules and cells as well as biochemical reactions or processes as disease markers.
February 7th, 2024Source

Anticoagulants fail to prevent unexplained strokes, clinical trial finds
A common practice of prescribing anticoagulants to people who have had unexplained strokes should stop, according to a study led by researchers at Columbia, Weill Cornell Medicine, and the University of Washington and Source.
February 7th, 2024Source

Evaluation of on- and off-target effects of self-assembled EGFR siRNA delivery system
In a study published in the Clinical and Translational Medicine, a Nanjing University research group evaluated the on- and off-target effects of self-assembled siRNA delivery system.
February 7th, 2024Source

Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community
February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans.
February 7th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Nanomaterial biosensor for fast and cost-effective pathogen detection
The ability to detect diseases at an early stage or even predict their onset would be of tremendous benefit to doctors and patients alike. A research team led by Dr. Larysa Baraban at the at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) develops intelligent, miniaturized biosensor devices and systems using nanomaterials to determine biomolecules and cells as well as biochemical reactions or processes as disease markers.
February 7th, 2024Source

New research uncovers biological drivers of heart disease risk
Over the past 15 years, researchers have identified hundreds of regions in the human genome associated with heart attack risk. However, researchers lack efficient ways to explore how these genetic variants are molecularly connected to cardiovascular disease, limiting efforts to develop therapeutics.
February 7th, 2024Source

New type of 3D tissue printing technology combines hydrogels and fibres
In the latest study by Prof Dr Leonid Ionov, Professor of Biofabrication, and his team at the University of Bayreuth, various types of hydrogels were extensively tested for the 3D printing of tissues.
February 7th, 2024Source

What to Know About Heart Disease and Steps You Can Take Today to Prevent It
Half of US adults don't know heart disease is the leading cause of death. Here's what you should know today about symptoms and how to reduce your risk.
February 7th, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — February 2nd, 2024

Researchers 3D print functional human brain tissue
A team of University of Wisconsin--Madison scientists has developed the first 3D-printed brain tissue that can grow and function like typical brain tissue.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 31st, 2024

Microfluidic vortex flows spur advances in robust cellular bioreactors
Immobilizing fragile yet functional biomolecules within the microscopic confines of lab-on-a-chip devices has confounded researchers seeking to create efficient microfluidic platforms for diverse biochemical applications from biosensing to biocatalysis.
January 31, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 26th, 2024

A long-lasting neural probe
Recording the activity of large populations of single neurons in the brain over long periods of time is crucial to further our understanding of neural circuits, to enable novel medical device-based therapies and, in the future, for brain--computer interfaces requiring high-resolution electrophysiological information.
January 26, 2024Source

'Living' 4D printed materials display complex, lifelike adaptability
3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, has rapidly advanced to enable the production of intricate product geometries across industries from aerospace to biomedical. However, expanded capabilities for printed components to be imbued with dynamic, adaptable properties remain constrained.
January 26, 2024Source

Locusts' sense of smell boosted with custom-made nanoparticles
Our sensory systems are highly adaptable. A person who cannot see after turning off a light in the night slowly achieves superior power to see even small objects. Women often attain a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy. How can the same sensory system that was underperforming can also exceed the expectation based on its prior performance?
January 26, 2024Source or Source

New 2D Quantum Material Discovered
A novel 2-dimensional quantum substance has been discovered. The material is composed of atom-thin layers of cerium, silicon, and iodine (CeSiI) and is the first example of a two-dimensional material with heavy fermions. It is reported in a new study published in Nature by Uppsala University and other materials science specialists.
January 26, 2024Source

Researchers develop implantable device that can record a collection of individual neurons over months
Recording the activity of large populations of single neurons in the brain over long periods of time is crucial to further our understanding of neural circuits, to enable novel medical device-based therapies and, in the future, for brain--computer interfaces requiring high-resolution electrophysiological information.
January 26, 2024Source

Scientists develop ultrafast hydrogen leak detection
As the spread of eco-friendly hydrogen cars increases, the importance of hydrogen sensors is also on the rise. In particular, achieving technology to detect hydrogen leaks within one second remains a challenging task. Accordingly, the development of the world's first hydrogen sensor that meets the performance standards of the U.S. Department of Energy has become a hot topic.
January 26, 2024Source

The internal clock of materials
Physicists in Darmstadt are investigating ageing processes in materials. For the first time, they have measured the ticking of an internal clock in glass. When evaluating the data, they discovered a surprising phenomenon.
January 26, 2024Source

Using graphene to generate powerful and focused X-rays using electron waveshaping
Scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed and simulated a new energy-efficient way to generate highly focused and finely controlled X-rays that are up to a thousand times more intense than those from traditional methods (Light: Science & Applications, "Free-electron crystals for enhanced X-ray radiation").
January 26, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 24th, 2024

Electric Field in Cells Stop Nanoparticles Entering Membrane
A group of researchers led by experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has explained why the membranes that encapsulate the cells possess the ability to repel approaching nanoscale molecules. Their findings could have implications for the development of several cell-targeting drug treatments.
January 24, 2024Source

Overcoming optical loss in a polariton system with synthetic complex frequency waves
A collaborative research team co-led by Professor Shuang Zhang, the Interim Head of the Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), along with Professor Qing DAI from National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China, has introduced a solution to a prevalent issue in the realm of nanophotonics, which is the study of light at an extremely small scale.
January 24, 2024Source

Researchers develop nanofiber-based drug delivery system for skin cancer
Treating complex diseases such as skin cancer often requires simultaneous administration of multiple anticancer drugs. The delivery of such life-saving therapeutic drugs has evolved with the rise of nanotechnology-based drug carriers. Nanoplatforms offer numerous advantages, including increased bioavailability, lowered dosages, and improved biodistribution.
January 24, 2024Source

Wearable breath sensor picks up the tiniest changes in airflow
Manchester scientists have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can precisely track your breath, even the slightest changes in the exhaling and inhaling processes. This innovation, described in a recent study published in Advanced Materials ("Wearable Sensors for Breath Monitoring Based on Water-based Hexagonal Boron Nitride Inks Made with Supramolecular Functionalization"), paves the way for improved monitoring of respiratory health and disease.
January 24, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 22nd, 2024

A vaccine to live in space? What's happening in a Florida lab may help aging seniors, too
Traveling by plane isn't always easy on the body. And neither is space travel. Astronauts often experience atrophy, the loss of bone and muscle, during their months living in space's zero gravity. People on Earth also tend to see their bones and muscles weaken as they age, increasing risk of injuries from falls.
January 22, 2024Source

How aging alters brain cells' ability to maintain memory
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has demonstrated that communication among memory-coding neurons—nerve cells in the brain responsible for maintaining working memory—is disrupted with aging and this process can begin in middle age.
January 22, 2024Source

Healthy eating and activity reverse aging marker in kids with obesity, study finds
A genetic marker linked to premature aging was reversed in children with obesity during a six-month diet and exercise program, according to a recent study led by the Stanford School of Medicine.
January 22, 2024Source

How the brains of healthy older adults perceive color
There is a difference between how the brains of healthy older adults perceive color compared to younger adults, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
January 22, 2024Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 19th, 2024

Pusan National University's Breakthrough in Muscle Regeneration: Nanotech Scaffolding Supports Tissue Growth
MXene nanoparticle scaffolds have been shown to stimulate muscle growth, making them a promising option to treat muscle loss and damage. Now, researchers from Pusan National University explain the molecular mechanisms behind their positive influence on muscle regeneration. This discovery can advance MXene scaffolds, potentially improving muscle reconstruction surgeries and establishing them as a standard medical practice for muscle recovery.
January 19, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 16th, 2024

Decorated nanoparticles prevent anaphylaxis without causing side effects in mouse study
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first selective therapy to prevent allergic reactions, which can range in severity from itchy hives and watery eyes to trouble breathing and even death.
January 16, 2024Source

Modified soft material promises better bioelectronics
(Nanowerk News) The scientific community has long been enamored of the potential for soft bioelectronic devices, but has faced hurdles in identifying materials that are biocompatible and have all of the necessary characteristics to operate effectively. Researchers have now taken a step in the right direction, modifying an existing biocompatible material so that it conducts electricity efficiently in wet environments and can send and receive ionic signals from biological media.
January 16, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 11th, 2024

Fingerprinting biomolecules with the help of sound
A team of researchers from the Institute for Optoelectronic Systems and Microtechnology at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM) have designed a biosensor capable of identifying proteins and peptides in quantities as low as a single monolayer. For that, a surface acoustic wave (SAW), a kind of electrically controlled nano earthquake on a chip, is generated with an integrated transducer to act on a stack of 2D materials coated with the biomolecules to be detected.
January 11, 2024Source

Graphene-based implantable technology paves way for high-precision therapeutic applications
Years of research has led to the development of EGNITE (Engineered Graphene for Neural Interfaces), a novel class of flexible, high-resolution, high-precision graphene-based implantable neurotechnology.
January 11, 2024Source

Infared Nanospectroscopy Sees Single Protein's Vibrational Spectra
Using sophisticated measurement methods based on near-field optical microscopy, an interdisciplinary research team at the Institute for Molecular Science led by Jun Nishida (Assistant Prof.) and Takashi Kumagai (Associate Prof.) has successfully observed vibrational spectra of single proteins, which consist of approximately 500 amino acid residues.
January 11, 2024Source

Transferring laser-induced graphene at extremely low temperatures for ultrathin bioelectronics
A recent study published in Nature Electronics discusses stretchable graphene--hydrogel interfaces for wearable and implantable bioelectronics.
January 11, 2024Source

Transparent brain implant can read deep neural activity from the surface
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a neural implant that provides information about activity deep inside the brain while sitting on its surface. The implant is made up of a thin, transparent and flexible polymer strip that is packed with a dense array of graphene electrodes.
January 11, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 9th, 2024

Creating novel amino acid nanoparticles with enhanced anticancer activity
Amino acids, such as tyrosine and tryptophan, are the fundamental building blocks that make up proteins. These biomolecules have different chemical groups on each end and side chain, and so, have the natural ability to form a chain through the formation of an amide (peptide) bond. However, such linkages are weak and easily degraded under physiological conditions.
January 9, 2024Source

Precision coating boosts nanomedicine
A study published in the International Journal of Nanotechnology has looked at the controlled synthesis and coating of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), specifically using oleic acid (OA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). These two well-studied polymers can be used in a co-precipitation approach to produce MNPs, which can be coated with different ratios of the two polymers to give different nanoparticle characteristics.
January 9, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — January 8th, 2024

Accessible SERS Platform to Detect Different Amylin Species
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)-led research team has created an optical plasmonic tweezer-controlled Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) platform that allows for the on-and-off control of light to probe different amylin species in mixtures at the single-molecule level.
January 8, 2024Source

Health — Nanotechnology — December 21st, 2023

Researchers develop self-assembling, self-illuminating therapeutic proteins
When it comes to delivering drugs to the body, a major challenge is ensuring that they remain in the area they're treating and continuing to deliver their payload accurately. While major strides have been made in delivering drugs, monitoring them is a challenge that often requires invasive procedures like biopsies.
December 21, 2023Source

Researchers identify key mechanisms, novel materials for biologically inspired information processing
Every search engine query, every AI-generated text and developments such as autonomous driving: In the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, computers and data centers consume a lot of energy. By contrast, the human brain is far more energy-efficient. In order to develop more powerful and energy-saving computers inspired by the brain, a research team from Materials Science and Electrical Engineering at Kiel University (CAU) has now identified fundamental requirements for suitable hardware.
December 21, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — December 19th, 2023

'Molecular jackhammers' can rupture melanoma cells' membrane, study shows
The Beach Boys' iconic hit single "Good Vibrations" takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some molecules to vibrate strongly when stimulated by light.
December 19, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — December 8th, 2023

Spinning up control: Propeller shape helps direct nanoparticles, researchers say
Self-propelled nanoparticles could potentially advance drug delivery and lab-on-a-chip systems—but they are prone to go rogue with random, directionless movements. Now, an international team of researchers has developed an approach to rein in the synthetic particles.
December 08, 2023Source

Team develops nanobody technology against liver inflammation
Mathieu Vinken, a professor in the In Vitro Toxicology and Dermato-cosmetology (IVTD) lab at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and doctoral student Raf Van Campenhout have developed a technique based on nanobody technology to prevent liver inflammation.
December 08, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — December 6th, 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. This allows the material to target specific bacteria and successfully fight bacterial diseases.
December 6, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — December 4th, 2023

Breakthroughs in nanosized contrast agents and drug carriers through self-folding molecules
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. Thanks to their small size, low toxicity, and good tumor accumulation and penetration, these complexes represent a leap forward in contrast agents for cancer diagnosis, as well as neutron capture radiotherapy.
December 4, 2023Source

Natural Systems Herald New Biotechnology Era
Peptides are biological molecules essential to several biological processes, such as the movement of electrons and oxygen. The building blocks of proteins, amino acids, are arranged in short chains to form peptides. Additionally, they serve as an inspiration for novel biotechnologies. A synthetic version of a peptide that self-assembles into nanoscale threads that transmit electricity when coupled with heme is being developed by researchers.
December 4, 2023Source

Nature inspires a new wave of biotechnology
Biological molecules called peptides play a key role in many biological activities, including the transport of oxygen and electrons. Peptides consist of short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. They are also the inspiration for new kinds of biotechnology.
December 4, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — December 1st, 2023

Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
The multicellular robots, ranging in size from the width of a human hair to the point of a sharpened pencil, were made to self-assemble and shown to have a remarkable healing effect on other cells. The discovery is a starting point for the researchers' vision to use patient-derived biobots as new therapeutic tools for regeneration, healing, and treatment of disease.
December 1, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 30th, 2023

Shape-changing helical microswimmers could revolutionize biomedical applications
Artificial helical microswimmers with shape-morphing capabilities and adaptive locomotion are promising for precision medicine and noninvasive surgery. However, current fabrication methods are slow and limited. A new rotary holographic processing strategy can rapidly produce stimuli-responsive helical microswimmers of different sizes and morphologies. They can dynamically transition between tumbling and corkscrewing motions. It would allow them to navigate complex terrain and achieve targeted drug delivery. This holds considerable promise for diverse precision treatments and biomedical applications.
November 30, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 28th, 2023

A new way to see the activity inside a living cell
Living cells are bombarded with many kinds of incoming molecular signal that influence their behavior. Being able to measure those signals and how cells respond to them through downstream molecular signaling networks could help scientists learn much more about how cells work, including what happens as they age or become diseased.
November 28, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 27th, 2023

Injectable nanoscale stimulator transforms spinal cord therapy and motor function recovery
A Johns Hopkins materials scientist and collaborators have developed a tiny device that may hold promise for restoring mobility to those with lower limb paralysis, a condition affecting approximately 1.4 million Americans.
November 27, 2023Source

New platform solves key problems in targeted drug delivery
In recent years, cell and gene therapies have shown significant promise for treating cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS and other difficult-to-treat diseases. But the lack of effective ways to deliver biological treatments into the body has posed a major barrier for bringing these new therapies to the market--and, ultimately, to the patients who need them most.
November 27, 2023Source or Source

Oral delivery a possibility for silica-based C'Dots
Take a pill, or get a shot? Given the choice, most people would likely go for the former.
November 27, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 24th, 2023

A new method for peptide sequencing based on nanopore sensing technology
A recent study published in Nature Methods ("Peptide sequencing based on host--guest interaction-assisted nanopore sensing") showcases the development of a revolutionary protein sequencing technology, promising significant advances in the fields of proteomics and clinical diagnostics.
November 24, 2023Source

Bubble-driven microrobots for remote biological sampling and waste clean-up
Microrobotics has advanced rapidly in recent years, allowing scientists to build minuscular machines able to penetrate hard-to-reach environments from inside the human body to contaminated waste sites. Propelling these tiny robots requires clever solutions, as their tiny size means they operate in a realm dominated by viscosity rather than inertia. One popular approach uses repeated compression and rarefaction of air bubbles induced by acoustic waves to produce microstreaming flows that can drive robotic motion. However, the fragility of individual bubbles and limited force output has constrained widespread adoption.
November 24, 2023Source

Researchers develop new method for peptide sequencing based on nanopore sensing technology
In a study published in Nature Methods, a research team led by Prof. Wu Haichen from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Prof. Liu Lei from the Institute of High Energy Physics of CAS, together with their collaborators, have developed a new method for peptide sequencing based on host-guest interaction-assisted nanopore sensing.
November 24, 2023Source

Unlocking the potential of digital manufacturing for ready-to-use microfluidics
For decades, microfluidics has held promise as a revolutionary technology, yet widespread adoption outside research labs has remained elusive. Microfluidic devices enable precise control of tiny volumes of fluid for automated chemical and biological analysis, offering potential breakthroughs in medical testing and diagnostics. However, manufacturing constraints have impeded the field. Clean room facilities and complex peripherals limit access, while static designs reduce versatility.
November 24, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 23rd, 2023

Biomimetic soft robotic design mimics plant twining behavior
For decades, researchers have marveled at the remarkable capabilities of biological structures like elephant trunks, octopus arms, and climbing plants. These natural continuum structures exhibit an enviable versatility and adaptability despite possessing no central control unit or "brain."
November 23, 2023Source

Biomolecular Communication Enables Networking of Nano-Implants
The evolution of biological computing machines, like micro and nano-implants gathering crucial data within the human body, is reshaping medicine.
November 23, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 22nd, 2023

CRONT: Empowering optical tweezers with 'biometric eyes'
Optothermal nanotweezers, an innovative optical manipulation technique over the past decade, have revolutionized classical optical manipulation by efficiently capturing a broader spectrum of nanoparticles. While this technique has been primarily used for in-situ manipulation of nanoparticles, its potential for identifying bio-nanoparticles remains largely unexplored.
November 22, 2023Source

IBEC Leads Groundbreaking PHOTOTHERAPORT Project in Neuromodulation Therapies
The IBEC is poised to take charge of coordinating the PHOTOTHERAPORT project, an initiative due to receive financial support from the European Innovation Council's Pathfinder Open program. The primary objective of the project is the advancement of luminescent implants and light-activated drugs for groundbreaking neuromodulation therapies
November 22, 2023Source

Networking nano-biosensors for wireless communication in the blood
Biological computing machines, such as micro and nano-implants that can collect important information inside the human body, are transforming medicine. Yet, networking them for communication has proven challenging. Now, a global team, including EPFL researchers, has developed a protocol that enables a molecular network with multiple transmitters.
November 22, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 21st, 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.
November 21, 2023Source

Nano-sized probes reveal how cellular structure responds to pressure
By giving living cells a "nano-poke" and monitoring the resulting changes in the intracellular environment, researchers have gotten their first glimpse of how whole cells respond to external mechanical pressure.
November 21, 2023Source

Scientists 'Poke' Cells to Uncover Response to Mechanical Pressure
In an innovative exploration into the microscopic world of living cells, scientists from the National Institute for Materials Science in Tsukuba, Japan, have pioneered a technique that may revolutionize our understanding of how cells respond to external mechanical pressures. This breakthrough, led by Jun Nakanishi of the Mechanobiology Group, has been recently published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
November 21, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 20th, 2023

Gold nanoparticles and light could melt venous malformations away
Venous malformations--tissues made up largely of abnormally shaped veins--are often difficult to treat, especially when located in sensitive areas like the eyes, face, and genitourinary organs. In the worst cases, the lesions are disfiguring and can crush or obstruct surrounding tissues, cause bleeding and clotting, interfere with breathing or vision, or impair circulation.
November 20, 2023Source

Nano-sized probes reveal how cellular structure responds to pressure
By giving living cells a 'nano-poke' and monitoring the resulting changes in the intra-cellular environment, researchers have gotten their first glimpse of how whole cells respond to external mechanical pressure.
November 20, 2023Source

Team uses gold nanowires to develop wearable sensor that measures two bio-signals
A research team led by Professor Sei Kwang Hahn and Dr. Tae Yeon Kim from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) used gold nanowires to develop an integrated wearable sensor device that effectively measures and processes two bio-signals simultaneously. Their research findings were featured in Advanced Materials.
November 20, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 15th, 2023

Researchers develop novel selenium nanoparticles for managing postmenopausal osteoporosis
As the aging population around the world grows, metabolic diseases like osteoporosis are becoming more prevalent and placing a greater burden on health care systems. Rising to this challenge, a research team led by Prof. Wong Ka-hing, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food and Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has developed novel selenium nanoparticles (Cs4-SeNPs) for managing postmenopausal osteoporosis.
November 15, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 14th, 2023

Bioinspired reinforced graphene membranes overcome mechanical limitations
For decades, researchers have sought to develop membranes that can effectively filter water while minimizing energy consumption. Such membranes would enable energy-efficient desalination to produce fresh water from seawater or wastewater. This could help provide clean drinking water amid growing water scarcity.
November 14, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 9th, 2023

Injectable Nanoparticles Release Naloxone After Blue LED Trigger
In a proof-of-concept study published in Nano Letters, a team of researchers created injectable nanoparticles that, in response to blue light, released naloxone. This mechanism was triggered one month following injection in mice.
November 9, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 3rd, 2023

Researchers can now visualize osmotic pressure in living tissue
In order to survive, organisms must control the pressure inside them, from the single-cell level to tissues and organs. Measuring these pressures in living cells and tissues in physiological conditions is a challenge.
November 3, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — November 2nd, 2023

Bioengineered carbon nanotube biosensor allows ultrasensitive detection of disease biomarkers
The rapid detection of disease biomarkers is critical for early diagnosis and timely treatment of illnesses. However, conventional methods like immunoassays require labelling and long processing times, making point-of-care testing difficult.
November 2, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 31st, 2023

Agarose-based method shows potential in understanding extracellular vesicles' role in cancer metastasis
A collaborative study led by researchers from Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute has revealed the promising possibilities of using an agarose spot migration assay to examine the ability of extracellular vesicles to attract other cells in a controlled environment.
October 31, 2023Source

Improving nanotherapeutic vaccine delivery
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more effective way of creating nanotherapeutic vaccines and medicines, according to a new study published in ACS Nano.
October 31, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 30th, 2023

Scientists develop soft robotic skin that mimics human touch by sensing object consistency
Human skin is remarkably complex, containing an array of receptors that provide detailed sensory information about our environment through the sense of touch. One unique feature is the ability to perceive an object's compliance — its ability to deform under pressure — or softness, by combining sensory signals from skin receptors with kinesthetic feedback, the information sensed when manipulating or moving the object, during manipulation. This allows us to explore object properties and perform delicate tasks like medical palpation.
October 30, 2023Source

Study provides a new strategy for building high-performance small-molecule NIR-II PTAs
Recently, the team of Academician Huang Wei, Professor Li Lin and Professor Hu Wen Bo from the School of Northwestern Polytechnical University developed an ultra-efficient NIR-II photothermal agent for 1,064 nm laser-mediated photothermal treatment of osteosarcoma.
October 30, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 26th, 2023

Molecular scaffold offers new approaches for spinal cord injury
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a molecular "scaffold" capable of enhancing electrical activity and growth in neurons, which may prove useful in treating spinal cord injuries, according to recent results published in ACS Nano.
October 26, 2023Source

New nanoparticles found to be effective for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
RA is a chronic disease that, unfortunately, has no cure. The disease triggers a mix of troublesome symptoms like inflamed joints, harmful cytokines, and immune system imbalances, which work together to create a relentless cycle of worsening symptoms. While targeting some of these factors can provide short-term relief, others remain unresolved, leading to a frustrating cycle of remission and flare-ups.
October 26, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 24th, 2023

Novel Type of Nanomotor can Perform Pulsing Movements
An international team of scientists headed by the University of Bonn has developed a novel type of nanomotor. It is driven by a clever mechanism and can perform pulsing movements. The researchers are now planning to fit it with a coupling and install it as a drive in complex machines. Their findings have now appeared in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
October 24, 2023Source

Oxygen vacancy boosting Fenton reaction: A novel approach to fight bacterial infection in bone scaffold
The field of artificial bone transplantation has faced a significant barrier: bacterial infection, a common culprit that often leads to transplant failure and, in severe cases, devastating consequences such as amputation.
October 24, 2023Source

General — Nanotechnology — October 24th, 2023

Deep learning solves long-standing challenges in identification of nanoparticle shape
Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has announced with The University of Tokyo that a group led by Prof. Takanori Ichiki, Research Director of iCONM, proposed a new property evaluation method of nanoparticles' shape anisotropy that solves long-standing issues in nanoparticle evaluation that date back to Einstein's time.
October 24, 2023Source

Examining the synergistic roles of platinum nanoparticles and sodium ions within beta zeolites
Organic N-alkyl amines are important chemical products and intermediate with wide applications in the fields of daily chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, and life sciences. The C--N bonds formed by alkylating reagents (halocarbons, metal halides, etc.) to produce amines usually suffer from low atomic efficiency, poor product selectivity, and chemical contaminants.
October 24, 2023Source

Quantum Science Spearheading Explosive Growth in Quantum Dot Market
Quantum Science Ltd has reacted with delight following the release of research that predicts phenomenal growth in the quantum dot (QD) market throughout the remainder of the decade.
October 24, 2023Source

Novel nanostructured photoanode hydrothermally prepared at 160°C, followed by 500°C calcination
A new study led by Prof. Tianyou Peng and Associate Prof. Peng Zeng describes how a novel nanostructured WO3-based photoanode was hydrothermally prepared at 160°C followed by 500°C calcination.
October 24, 2023Source

Researchers Develop Improved RF Reflectometry Technique for Bilayer Graphene Devices
Stacking two layers of graphene with atomic layer thickness produces bilayer graphene, which possesses excellent electrical, mechanical, and optical properties. As such, bilayer graphene has attracted significant attention and is being utilized in a host of next-generation devices, including quantum computers.
October 24, 2023Source

Researchers investigate microstructure evolution of oxide films of Fe-Cr--based alloys
Ferritic/martensitic steels and austenitic steels are the primary candidate materials for advanced nuclear energy systems. The corrosion resistance of the materials is one of the factors that ensures the safe service of key components. Since the corrosion resistance of materials is highly related to the characteristics of the formed oxide films, it is crucial to investigate the oxide films of candidate materials in high-temperature water.
October 24, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 23rd, 2023

Adaptive optical neural network connects thousands of artificial neurons
A team of researchers headed by physicists Prof. Wolfram Pernice and Prof. Martin Salinga and computer specialist Prof. Benjamin Risse, all from the University of Münster, has developed a so-called event-based architecture, using photonic processors. In a similar way to the brain, this makes possible the continuous adaptation of the connections within the neural network.
October 23, 2023Source

Breakthrough in collaborative magnetic microrobotics
For the first time ever, researchers at the Surgical Robotics Laboratory of the University of Twente successfully made two microrobots work together to pick up, move and assemble passive objects in 3D environments. This achievement opens new horizons for promising biomedical applications.
October 23, 2023Source or Watch Video

Digital 3D printing advance enables on-demand custom microfluidics
Microfluidics, the science of manipulating tiny amounts of fluid in micro-scale devices, has long held promise for revolutionizing fields like medical diagnostics, chemistry, and biology research. But the specialized manufacturing techniques traditionally required to produce microfluidic chips have limited their widespread use.
October 23, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 20th, 2023

Nanocarriers study shows antibodies against polyethylene glycol in 83% of the German population
It has long been known that people can form defenses and thus antibodies against viruses. But antibodies can also develop against polyethylene glycol (PEG), a substance used in cosmetics, food and medicine. These influence the effectiveness of drugs.
October 20, 2023Source

Wobbly gel mat trains muscle cells to work together
There's no doubt that exercise does a body good, including strengthening and toning our muscles. But how exactly does exercise make this happen?
October 20, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 19th, 2023

Researchers design a pulsing nanomotor
An international team of scientists headed by the University of Bonn has developed a novel type of nanomotor. It is driven by a clever mechanism and can perform pulsing movements. The researchers are now planning to fit it with a coupling and install it as a drive in complex machines.
October 19, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 16th, 2023

Cell-friendly 3D bioprinting at high fidelity enhances its medical applicability
What if organ damage could be repaired by simply growing a new organ in the lab? Improving researchers' ability to print live cells on demand into geometrically well-defined, soft complex 3D architectures is essential to such work, as well as for animal-free toxicological testing.
October 16, 2023Source

Drug-delivery technique for brain cancer shows growing promise
A technique developed by University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers to deliver medication through the blood-brain barrier has shown promise in a preclinical study for treating glioblastoma, the most common human brain cancer.
October 16, 2023Source or Source

Innovative Cross-Party 5-Point Plan Launched to Grow Engineering and Technology Apprenticeships for Young People
Former Labour and Conservative ministers Lord Knight and Lord Willetts, with support from charity EngineeringUK, are today launching an ambitious new 5-point plan for growing and sustaining engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people.
October 16, 2023Source

Move over carbon, the nanotube family just got bigger
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have engineered a range of new single-walled transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanotubes with different compositions, chirality, and diameters by templating off boron-nitride nanotubes. They also realized ultra-thin nanotubes grown inside the template, and successfully tailored compositions to create a family of new nanotubes.
October 16, 2023Source

The Benefits of an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) Turnkey Approach to Engineering: Is the UK Prepared to Adopt This Highly Effective Innovative Model?
A highly effective approach that delivers complete engineering projects from the planning stage through to project completion and beyond, full EPC turnkey solutions deliver certainty, reduce errors and facilitate challenges.
October 16, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 11th, 2023

Groundbreaking achievement as bionic hand merges with user's nervous and skeletal systems
Karin's life took a dramatic turn when a farming accident claimed her right arm over 20 years ago. Since then, she endured excruciating phantom limb pain. "It felt like I constantly had my hand in a meat grinder, which created a high level of stress and I had to take high doses of various painkillers."
October 11, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 10th, 2023

Plasma technology transforms microalgae coating for wounds
Researchers at Flinders University have taken a significant leap in the field of wound care using an innovative approach. By deploying an argon atmospheric plasma jet, they have successfully transformed Spirulina maxima, a blue-green microalgae, into ultrathin bioactive coatings.
October 10, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 9th, 2023

Developing an Ultrasensitive Method for Detecting Nanoscale Extracellular Vesicles
Can particles as tiny as viruses be accurately detected in just 5 minutes? Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University assert that it is indeed possible through their groundbreaking approach to ultrafast and highly sensitive quantitative measurement of biological nanoparticles. This innovation holds the potential to revolutionize early disease diagnosis across a wide spectrum of illnesses.
October 9, 2023Source

Innovative 3D printing merges electrical cues and shape memory for regenerating bone
Millions suffer from bone defects worldwide, caused by disease, injury or age-related conditions. Traditional treatment options include bone grafting, where bone tissue is transplanted from elsewhere in the patient's body or from donors. Autografts from the patient's own body provide the best results but limited availability. Allografts using donated bone avoid supply limitations but risk immune rejection.
October 9, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 6th, 2023

Nanotechnology Designs with Minimal Negative Effects for Intravenous Injections
An approach to lessen the adverse effects of intravenous injections of routinely used medical nanoparticles could be provided by a recent study.
October 6, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 5th, 2023

New research may make future design of nanotechnology safer with fewer side effects
A new study, published in Nature Nanotechnology, may offer a strategy that mitigates negative side effects associated with intravenous injection of nanoparticles commonly used in medicine.
October 5, 2023Source or Source

The medicine of the future could be artificial life forms
Creating artificial life is a recurring theme in both science and popular literature, where it conjures images of creeping slime creatures with malevolent intentions or super-cute designer pets. At the same time, the question arises: What role should artificial life play in our environment here on Earth, where all life forms are created by nature and have their own place and purpose?
October 5, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — October 3rd, 2023

Scientists develop nanozyme mimetic that degrades effluents under sunlight
Scientists at the Materials Research Center (MRC), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have developed a new type of enzyme mimetic that can degrade toxic chemicals in industrial wastewater effectively in the presence of sunlight.
October 3, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 28th, 2023

3D-printed plasmonic plastic enables large-scale optical sensor production
In a multi-year project, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed plasmonic plastic--a type of composite material with unique optical properties that can be 3D-printed. This research has now resulted in 3D-printed optical hydrogen sensors that could play an important role in the transition to green energy and industry.
September 28, 2023Source

New perovskite technology merges light sensing with visual memory storage and retrieval
Human vision provides a model for advanced artificial intelligence systems that can perceive and understand visual information. However, conventional electronics rely on combining separate light sensors, memory units, and logic circuits to try to replicate human visual capabilities. This multi-component approach increases size and complexity while limiting how well the artificial system can emulate biological vision.
September 28, 2023Source

Using Einstein's tea leaf paradox to study nanofluids
Stirring can allow the dispersion of substances evenly in liquid. Einstein's tea leaf paradox is a concept that shows how tea leaves can concentrate in a doughnut shape through a secondary flow effect during stirring. In a new study published in Science Advances, Zehui Zhang and colleagues in physics and engineering in China, demonstrated the Einstein's tea leaf paradox (abbreviated as ETLP) induced concentration in nanofluids.
September 28, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 21st, 2023

Advancing targeted delivery with uniformly prepared nanocapsules
In a new study (Chemical Science, "Nanocapsules of unprecedented internal volume seamed by calcium ions"), researchers at the University of Missouri created a proof of concept of a nanocapsule — a microscopic container — capable of delivering a specific "payload" to a targeted location.
September 21, 2023Source

Conceptual study looks at nanocapsules for scaling up the power of nanotechnology
In a new study, researchers at the University of Missouri have created a proof of concept of a nanocapsule--a microscopic container--capable of delivering a specific "payload" to a targeted location.
September 21, 2023Source

Tiny bubbles could reveal immune cell secrets and improve treatments
Macrophages are cells vital to the immune system and could possibly inform cell-based therapies for a variety of medical conditions. However, realizing the full potential of macrophage therapies relies on being able to see what these cellular allies are doing inside our bodies, and a team of Penn State researchers may have developed a way to watch them do their thing.
September 21, 2023Source

Unveiling the science of ultrasound-driven microbubble desorption
Injecting drugs into the bloodstream can often harm healthy tissues as well. Drug delivery systems (DDSs) are an innovative solution designed to target specific cells and minimize such side effects. One strategy for drug delivery that has steadily gained traction involves a combination of microbubbles and ultrasound.
September 21, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 20th, 2023

Nanotechnology-based strategies for preventing, treating, and diagnosing viral infections
Newly emerging and recurrent cases of viral infections constitute a significant problem and a huge challenge to public health. Most countries prevent or control acute viral infections through widespread vaccination and improved sanitation. As a result, measles, yellow fever, and rabies cases rarely occur in developed countries.
September 20, 2023Source

The missing link to make easy protein sequencing possible?
There has been a real race among scientists to create a technology that enables easy protein sequencing. Professor of Chemical Biology Giovanni Maglia of the University of Groningen has now found the missing piece in the puzzle: a way to transport a protein through a nanopore, which allows sequencing of proteins in a simple, handheld device.
September 20, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 19th, 2023

Study finds iron oxide nanoparticles are useful for medicinal plant sustainability under toxic metal conditions
Metal(loid) toxicity severely inhibits plant growth and development, thereby affecting yield and quality. It is crucial to seek favorable measures to improve plant survival under toxic metal(loid) conditions.
September 19, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 18th, 2023

Research identifies new potential hurdle for nano-based therapies
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that certain nano-based cancer therapies may be less effective in younger patients, highlighting the need for further investigation into the impact of aging on the body's ability to respond to treatment.
September 18, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 14th, 2023

Nanotechnology and narasin could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers
(Nanowerk News) It’s a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but Australian scientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles.
September 14, 2023Source

Tiny nanocarriers could prove to be the magic bullet for acne sufferers
It's a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but Australian scientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Health — Nanotechnology — September 12th, 2023

Novel Device Combines Nanopores with Electronic Signals for Disease Detection
In living organisms, cells have a very high capacity to process and communicate information by moving molecules or ions through tiny channels that span the cell membrane. UC Santa Cruz Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Marco Rolandi’s lab and collaborators at MIT have created a device that mimics this biological concept in order to detect disease.
September 12, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 8th, 2023

Researchers define a nanopipette fabrication protocol for high resolution cell imaging
A nanoscale view of living cells can provide valuable insights into cell structure and function. Over the years, various microscopy techniques have been enrolled to obtain a window into biological specimens at the nanoscale but all with their limitations and challenges. Although scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM) has demonstrated the capability to image living biological samples in solution with nanoscale resolution, it has been hampered by challenges in reliably producing nanopipettes with the optimum geometry for the job.
September 8, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 7th, 2023

Bioprotonic System for Disease Detection
Cells in organisms have an extremely high capacity for information processing and communication by transporting molecules or ions through small channels that cross the cell membrane. Marco Rolandi's laboratory at UC Santa Cruz and partners at MIT have developed a gadget that replicates this biological idea to identify disease.
September 7, 2023Source

Could a single drug treat the two leading causes of death in the US: Cancer and cardiovascular disease?
What would you guess are the two biggest killers in the world? Based on media coverage, maybe you guessed gun violence, accidents or COVID-19. But the top two killers are actually cardiovascular disease and cancer. These two diseases combined account for nearly 50% of deaths in the U.S.
September 7, 2023Source

Novel device combines nanopores with electronic signals for disease detection
In living organisms, cells have a very high capacity to process and communicate information by moving molecules or ions through tiny channels that span the cell membrane. UC Santa Cruz Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Marco Rolandi's lab and collaborators at MIT have created a device that mimics this biological concept in order to detect disease.
September 7, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 6th, 2023

Microrobots for the study of cells (w/video)
A group of researchers at the Technical University of Munich has developed the world’s first microrobot capable of navigating within groups of cells and stimulating individual cells. Berna Özkale Edelmann, a professor of Nano- and Microrobotics, sees potential for new treatments of human diseases.
September 6, 2023Source or Source

Novel device combines nanopores with electronic signals for disease detection
In living organisms, cells have a very high capacity to process and communicate information by moving molecules or ions through tiny channels that span the cell membrane. UC Santa Cruz Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Marco Rolandi's lab and collaborators at MIT have created a device that mimics this biological concept in order to detect disease.
September 6, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 5th, 2023

Researchers define a protocol for narrow cantilever fabrication and high-resolution imaging of living cells using AFM
Researchers at Kanazawa University report in STAR Protocols ("Protocol for live imaging of intracellular nanoscale structures using atomic force microscopy with nanoneedle probes") procedural details and tips for nanoendoscopy-AFM, for capturing images of nanoscale structures inside living cells.
September 5, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — September 4th, 2023

Physicists solve mysteries of microtubule movers
Active matter is any collection of materials or systems composed of individual units that can move on their own, thanks to self-propulsion or autonomous motion. They can be of any size--think clouds of bacteria in a petri dish, or schools of fish.
September 4, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 31st, 2023

Researchers discover a nanobody which may lead to treatment for retinitis pigmentosa
A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine, believe they have discovered a special antibody which may lead to a treatment for retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that causes loss of central vision, as well as night and color vision.
August 31, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 30th, 2023

AI enabled soft robotic implant monitors scar tissue to self-adapt for personalized drug treatment
Research teams at University of Galway and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have detailed a breakthrough in medical device technology that could lead to intelligent, long-lasting, tailored treatment for patients thanks to soft robotics and artificial intelligence.
August 30, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 29th, 2023

New and improved bioink to enhance 3D bioprinted skeletal muscle constructs
An advancement in 3D bioprinting of native-like skeletal muscle tissues has been made by scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI). The key to the TIBI scientists' approach lies in their specially formulated bioink, which contains microparticles engineered for sustained delivery of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1).
August 29, 2023Source

New fabrication method creates biomaterials with layered architecture to advance tissue engineering
Tissue engineering aims to restore damaged tissues by combining cells, engineering materials, and biologically active molecules. The architecture and composition of the engineered scaffolds that support cell growth are critical for mimicking native tissues.
August 29, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 25th, 2023

Novel treatment for myocardial infarction uses nanovesicles to modulate immune response
Myocardial infarction, the number one cause of sudden death in adults and the number two cause of death in Korea, is a deadly disease with an initial mortality rate of 30%, and about 5%--10% of patients die even if they are transported to a medical center for treatment.
August 25, 2023Source

Q&A: Researchers sharpen their focus on passages into the nucleus
Like loading dock managers at a shipping warehouse, nuclear pore complexes act as gatekeepers to the headquarters of the cell, controlling traffic out of the nucleus.
August 25, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 24th, 2023

Improving food safety with Lab-in-a-Package technology
In today's interconnected world, food supply chains have grown increasingly complex, spanning multiple countries and involving numerous intermediaries. This complexity has led to a heightened risk of foodborne illnesses due to contamination.
August 24, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 9th, 2023

Nanopores Help Scientists Advance Their Discoveries in Neuroscience
By creating advanced diagnostic tools in the nanoscale, Li-Qun "Andrew" Gu at the University of Missouri has had a passion for resolving life science issues for more than two decades.
August 9, 2023Source

Nanozymes drive tumor-specific drug delivery while minimizing toxicity
Chemotherapy is a mainstay of cancer treatment. While effective, this therapy indiscriminately kills rapidly dividing cells--cancerous or otherwise--so patients frequently experience severe side effects, ultimately limiting its utility.
August 9, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 8th, 2023

Nanoscale tattoos for tracking the health of individual cells
Engineers have developed nanoscale tattoos-;dots and wires that adhere to live cells-;in a breakthrough that puts researchers one step closer to tracking the health of individual cells.
August 8, 2023Source

New nanopore tool provides greater accuracy for medical biosensors
For more than 20 years, Li-Qun "Andrew" Gu at the University of Missouri has developed a passion for solving life science problems by creating sophisticated diagnostic tools — in nanoscale.
August 8, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 7th, 2023

Discovering nanomachines within living organisms: Cytochromes P450 unleashed as living soft robots
A new study reveals an important discovery in the realm of nanomachines within living systems. Prof. Sason Shaik from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Dr. Kshatresh Dutta Dubey from Shiv Nadar University, conducted molecular-dynamics simulations of Cytochromes P450 (CYP450s) enzymes, revealing that these enzymes exhibit unique soft-robotic properties.
August 7, 2023Source

Nanoscale 'tattoos' for individual cells could provide early warnings for health problems
Engineers have developed nanoscale tattoos--dots and wires that adhere to live cells--in a breakthrough that puts researchers one step closer to tracking the health of individual cells.
August 7, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 4th, 2023

FCC prepares $75 monthly broadband subsidies for "high-cost" areas
$75 low-income subsidy targets areas where ISPs face "economic hardship."
August 4, 2023Source

Liquid metal may be a 'Terminator terror' in the global fight against pathogens
A new liquid metal combination is shaping up as a potential secret weapon in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, which is already rendering some antibiotic medications powerless against 'superbugs'.
August 4, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 3rd, 2023

New flexible sensor could enable continuous health monitoring
Researchers have developed a new type of flexible sensor that could allow for continuous health monitoring during normal daily activities. The sensor, created by a team at Soochow University in China, can accurately measure subtle changes in light passing through blood vessels.
August 3, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — August 1st, 2023

'Drycells' promise to transform single cell research
Cell culturing demands the ability to isolate and analyze individual cells, a requirement that is especially critical in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy.
August 1, 2023Source

Nanopore technology achieves breakthrough in protein variant detection
A team of scientists led by the University of Oxford have achieved a significant breakthrough in detecting modifications on protein structures.
August 1, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — July 27th, 2023

New 'protein nano-switch' method promises rapid and reliable development of diagnostic tests
QUT researchers have developed a new approach for designing molecular ON-OFF switches based on proteins which can be used in a multitude of biotechnological, biomedical and bioengineering applications.
July 27, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — July 25th, 2023

Biomolecular nanomotors for precision medicine
Nanomedicine, a field that has seen enormous strides since its inception in 1999, is focused on improving therapeutic agents through the exploitation of nanoscale properties of materials. Over the past two to three decades, a myriad of nanoparticle systems of varying shapes, sizes, and compositions have been tested and explored in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo.
July 25, 2023Source

Down Syndrome Treatment: New Nanomaterial Shows Promise
Scientists at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center have discovered that a nano-sized carbon material derived from the oxidation of carbon-rich sources could be used to treat Down syndrome and other disorders associated with high levels of hydrogen sulfide.
July 25, 2023Source

Physics informed supervised learning framework could make computational imaging faster
Computational imaging techniques are growing more popular, but the large number of measurements they require often lead to slow speeds or damage to biological samples. A newly developed physics-informed variational autoencoder (P-VAE) framework could help speed up computational imaging by using supervised learning to jointly reconstruct many light sources, each with sparse measurements.
July 25, 2023Source

Health — Nanotechnology — July 21st, 2023

Nano-size carbon material could be used to treat Down syndrome
Scientists at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) have discovered that a nano-sized carbon material derived from the oxidation of carbon-rich sources could be used to treat Down syndrome and other disorders associated with high levels of hydrogen sulfide.
July 21, 2023Source or Source

Steering 'microswimmers' through choppy waters
New research looks at navigation strategies for deformable microswimmers in a viscous fluid faced with drifts, strains, and other deformations.
July 21, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — July 20th, 2023

A new type of superresolution for exploring cell division
A new way to see details smaller than half the wavelength of light has revealed how nanoscale scaffolding inside cells bridges to the macroscale during cell division. Unlike earlier superresolution techniques, the one developed and tested at the University of Michigan doesn't rely on molecules that wear out with prolonged use.
July 20, 2023Source or Source

Health — Nanotechnology — July 19th, 2023

leon-nanodrugs Appoints Dr. Hans Frickel as Chief Executive Officer
leon-nanodrugs GmbH ("LEON"), the leading enabler of nano technology for the pharmaceutical industry, announced today the appointment of Dr. Hans Frickel as CEO, effective July 1, 2023.
July 19, 2023Source

The promise of liquid crystals for biomedicine
Liquid crystals (LCs) are a distinct state of matter exhibiting properties between crystalline solids and isotropic liquids. Their partially ordered structure gives rise to unique characteristics that have recently shown promise for diverse biomedical applications.
July 19, 2023Source

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3D bio-printing inside hydrogels
Scientists from across UCL, Great Ormond Street Hospital and the University of Padova have shown how 3D printing can be achieved inside 'mini-organs' growing in hydrogels, which could help better understand how cancer spreads through different tissues.
June 9, 2023Source

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A gold electrode fabrication technology that can be combined with thermotherapy technology based on photothermy
DGIST Professor Hongki Kang of the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and his research team successfully developed a selective photothermal layer formation technology and a transparent electrode based on the fine inkjet printing solution process.
May 12, 2023Source

A new nondestructive method for assessing bioengineered artificial tissues
Engineering organs to replace damaged hearts or kidneys in the human body may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the building blocks for this technology are already in place
May 9, 2023Source

AI system can generate novel proteins that meet structural design targets
MIT researchers are using artificial intelligence to design new proteins that go beyond those found in nature.
April 21, 2023Source

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Better cryoprotection for red blood cells
Small amounts of nanometer-thin metal-organic layers efficiently protect red blood cells during freezing and thawing, as a team of researchers writing in the journal Angewandte Chemie has discovered.
April 27, 2023Source

Bioprinting technology combined with artificial intelligence allows to obtain high quality in vitro models
In the realm of organoid production, bioprinting technology not only streamlines the creation and maintenance of intricate 3D biological shapes and structures but also enables standardization and quality control throughout the process.
April 11, 2023Source

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Carbon nanotube membranes with Pd-Cu modification successfully reduce nitrate levels via electrocatalysis
The adverse effects of excess nitrate in water on human productivity and lives have received increasing attention due to the discharge of industrial wastewater and the overuse of farmland fertilizers. An international team of researchers has conducted an in-depth study of the significant need and challenge of efficient nitrate removal.
May 12, 2023Source

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Deep learning drives insights into protein-protein interactions
Protein sequencing allows scientists to identify the amino acids in a protein. These amino acids determine the shape and function of a protein. DeepMind's AlphaFold 2 is an artificial intelligence system originally designed to predict the shapes of a single protein sequence.
April 18, 2023Source

Defect-rich MnOx nanobelts prepared for glutathione detection in recent study
A recent study published in Sensors and Actuators: B. Chemical highlights the development of highly active oxidase mimics using MnOx nanobelts (NBs) generated through laser irradiation in liquid (LIL) techniques by researchers from Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
April 25, 2023Source

Developing Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Medical Applications
In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Dr. Chad Mirkin, Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology, about his work within the field of nanomaterials.
April 27, 2023Source

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Engineering self-integrated atomic quantum wires to form nano-networks
Quantum advances rely on the production of nanoscale wires that are based on several state-of-the-art nanolithographic technologies, to develop wires via bottom-up synthesis. However, a critical challenge is to grow uniform atomic crystalline wires and construct network structures to build nanocircuits.
May 9, 2023Source

Examining the flow of thermal energy in purified ribbons of graphite
Scientists from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo studied the flow of thermal energy in purified ribbons of graphite and showed that heat can move more like a liquid, rather than diffusing randomly, under certain conditions.
April 21, 2023Source or Source

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Future circular bioeconomy values raw materials and uses them comprehensively
The Natural Resources Institute Finland's (Luke) vision for the resource-smart use of biomasses provides businesses and society with added value opportunities for sustainable primary production, product manufacturing, and service models.
April 21, 2023Source

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Greener production process of key component in biomedicines developed
Greener processes for producing a crystalline component found in biomedicines as well as everyday skincare products and electronics have been developed at The University of Sheffield.
April 21, 2023Source

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Highly sensitive Raman probe detects enzyme expression in heterogeneous tissues
Raman imaging offers a greater potential for detecting multiple enzyme activities than fluorescence imaging, demonstrate Tokyo Tech researchers by developing 9CN-rhodol-based activatable Raman probes using a novel mechanism for Raman signal activation.
April 25, 2023Source

Human tissue models instead of animal experiments?
Human tissue models instead of animal experiments? What is already possible for some questions still faces major hurdles for more complex contexts and applications. In a joint project of the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, and the Translational Center for Regenerative Therapies at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC, Würzburg, scientific principles and biomaterials for the standardized production of valid tissue models are to be developed.
April 4, 2023Source

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Illuminating the molecular ballet in living cells
Researchers at Kyoto University, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), and Photron Limited in Japan have developed the world's fastest camera capable of detecting fluorescence from single molecules.
June 6, 2023Source

Improving Treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases with Drug-Delivering Nanoparticles
Drug-delivering nanoparticles could improve treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases that affect the quality of life of more than 3 million Americans, Iowa State University researchers say.
April 11, 2023Source

Injectable Bioelectrodes Hydrogels with Tunable Degradability
Efficient biological signal transmission can be achieved with the use of implantable bioelectrodes. Metal-based bioelectrodes are associated with tissue inflammation, inefficient signal transduction, and uncontrolled stability in living biological systems.
May 11, 2023Source

Iron oxide nanoparticles for medical applications: Study clarifies effect of microstructure on magnetic properties
Iron oxide nanoparticles are often used in medical technology as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging or as transport agents for drugs in the bloodstream, for example in tumor therapy. For these applications, the nanoparticles have to be biocompatible and superparamagnetic.
April 27, 2023Source

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Magnetic microrobots with folate targeting for drug delivery
The effectiveness of microrobots in aiding drug delivery into cells is currently limited, which impacts their therapeutic value. To overcome this, researchers have integrated the cancer-targeting compound, folic acid (FA), into microrobots.
June 6, 2023Source

Microfluidic circuit for pulsatile filtration of extracellular vesicles from whole blood samples
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-secreted lipid bilayer bioparticles with a diameter of 30 to 250 nm. They are a promising source of biomarkers for liquid biopsies for early cancer diagnosis and real-time monitoring of tumor development.
April 21, 2023Source

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Nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal infection
A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.
April 18, 2023Source or Source

Nanomedicine: Using a patient's immune cells to prevent the spread of cancer
The fact that our immune systems capture and destroy nanoparticles and the drugs they carry has been a problem in the field of nanomedicine for some time. But, in the fight against cancer, researchers are now attempting to exploit this problem to their advantage.
June 8, 2023Source

Nanonitrator: Novel enhancer of inorganic nitrate's protective effects, predicated on a swarm learning approach
Radiotherapy is currently the main form of treatment for head and neck malignancies such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Within the radiation field of a tumor, salivary glands frequently suffer substantial damage following irradiation, resulting in xerostomia and a series of oral syndromes, which seriously impact the quality of patients' lives.
May 12, 2023Source

Nanoparticle therapy targeting specific immune cells appears promising for sepsis
Nanoparticles consisting of a designer protein that counteract an overreaction of the immune system, while simultaneously boosting that system. This invention offers possibilities for the treatment of sepsis, a condition in which the immune system is severely dysregulated.
June 9, 2023Source

Nanoplasmonic imaging reveals real-time protein secretion
Cell secretions like proteins, antibodies, and neurotransmitters play an essential role in immune response, metabolism, and communication between cells. Understanding cell secretions is key for developing disease treatments, but current methods are only able to report the quantity of secretions, without any detail as to when and where they are produced.
April 11, 2023Source or Source or Source

New imaging method enables pollution monitoring through precise detection of gold nanoparticles in woodlice
The woodlouse goes by many names: roly-poly, pill bug, potato bug, tomato bug, butchy boy, cheesy bob and chiggy pig, to name just a few. It is best known for contracting into a ball when agitated.
April 11, 2023Source

New protein scaffolds for assembling multi-enzyme systems with unprecedented control
Cell-free biocatalysis is being increasingly used as a substitute for conventional chemical catalysts, given that enzymes (biological catalysts) are more sustainable and selective in the manufacture of valuable chemicals.
June 27, 2023Source

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Physicists explore microscopic filament behavior
Recently-published research from an international team of physicists reveals how the three-dimensional shape of rigid microscopic filaments determines their dynamics when suspended in water, and how control of that shape can be used to engineer solid-like behavior even when the suspension is more than 99% water.
April 21, 2023Source

Protein-based nano-'computer' evolves in ability to influence cell behavior
The first protein-based nano-computing agent that functions as a circuit has been created by Penn State researchers. The milestone puts them one step closer to developing next-generation cell-based therapies to treat diseases like diabetes and cancer.
May 26, 2023Source or Source

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Reinforcement learning: from board games to protein design
Scientists have successfully applied reinforcement learning to a challenge in molecular biology.
April 21, 2023Source

Researchers create nanoscale mechanical metamaterials with exceptional energy absorption
A team of researchers from the Materials Research Center of the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chongqing University has successfully fabricated mechanical metamaterials with ultra-high energy absorption capacity using the ion track technology.
April 21, 2023Source

Researchers develop new base editing tools using AI-predicted protein structure clustering
AO Caixia's group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted methods to discover novel deaminase proteins with unique functions through structural prediction and classification.
June 27, 2023Source

Researchers develop technique for rapid detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Chronic Wasting Disease
University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have developed a groundbreaking new diagnostic technique that will allow for faster and more accurate detection of neurodegenerative diseases.
May 9, 2023Source

Researchers discover that various species share a similar mechanism of molecular response to nanoparticles
Researchers at FHAIVE (Finnish Hub for Development and Validation of Integrated Approaches), Tampere University, have discovered a new response mechanism specific to exposure to nanoparticles that is common to multiple species.
May 9, 2023Source

Researchers fabricate mechanical metamaterials with ultra-high energy absorption capacity
Chinese researchers have successfully fabricated mechanical metamaterials with ultra-high energy absorption capacity using ion track technology.
April 21, 2023Source

Researchers invent powerful tool to gather data on immune response at single-cell level
Cells interact with their surrounding environment by secreting proteins which act as messengers or signals for communicating with other cells. Capturing these elusive and minute secreted proteins, particularly those from our immune cells, and correlating them to the individual source cells can provide important insights into immune responses in patients with chronic diseases, such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, or infectious diseases, and accelerate the development of immunotherapies.
June 6, 2023Source

Revolutionizing Drug Design with Light-Activated Tiny Machines
Calcium signaling is a key mechanism through which cells "talk" to one another to coordinate vital biological processes such as immune activation, muscular contraction, hormone release, neuronal firing, and digestion.
July 11, 2023Source

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Safe bioink for artificial organ printing
The development of biomaterials for artificial organs and tissues is active due to an increase in accidental injuries and chronic diseases, along with the entry into a super-aged society.
April 14, 2023Source

Scientists realize light-driven programmable colloidal self-assembly
Prof. Peng Chenhui's team from the School of Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), realized the collective transfer and reconfigurable self-assembly of colloidal particles by combining the light-driven molecular motors with liquid crystal (LC) molecules in the nematic phase whose orientations are programmed with topological patterns and disclination networks.
April 21, 2023Source

Selective organ targeting nanoparticles: from design to clinical translation
Targeting nanoparticle is a very promising therapeutic approach that can precisely target specific sites to treat diseases. Research on nanoscale drug delivery systems has made great progress in the past few years, making targeting nanoparticles a promising prospect.
June 27, 2023Source

Sharp images show inside a hedgehog spine and reveal citrus-like structure
Detailed microscale images of the inside of a hedgehog spine have revealed that the internal structure looks similar to the inside of a citrus fruit, which may explain their strength and flexibility.
April 27, 2023Source

"Siglec-14" Receptors on Human Macrophages Detect Carbon Nanotubes and Provoke Inflammation, Finds Study
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are innovative nanomaterials with potential applications across several fields. However, we do not fully know the risk they pose to humans, and studies have shown that multiwalled CNTs trigger an immune response in mice. Now, scientists in Japan have identified that "Siglec-14" receptors on macrophages are involved in CNT recognition in humans.
April 7, 2023Source

Simple but revolutionary modular organoids
A team led by Masaya Hagiwara of RIKEN national science institute in Japan has developed an ingenious device, using layers of hydrogels in a cube-like structure, that allows researchers to construct complex 3D organoids without using elaborate techniques.
April 7, 2023Source or Watch Video

Simple engineering of hybrid cellulose nanocrystal--gold nanoparticles results in a functional glyconanomaterial with biomolecular recognition properties
Cellulose nanocrystal and gold nanoparticles are assembled, in a unique way, to yield a novel modular glyconanomaterial whose surface is then easily engineered with one or two different headgroups, by exploiting a robust click chemistry route.
May 30, 2023Source

Student discovers 3D printable ink that 'everyone was looking for,' says physics professor
Finding a 3D printable ink that conducts electricity, yet is strong, flexible and stretchable, has been a goal of materials scientists around the world since 3D printing began, says Daeha Joung, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Physics at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences.
April 21, 2023Source

Study shows how tiny plastic particles manage to breach the blood-brain barrier
Among the biggest environmental problems of our time, micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) can enter the body in various ways, including through food. And now for the first time, research conducted at MedUni Vienna has shown how these minute particles manage to breach the blood-brain barrier and as a consequence penetrate the brain.
April 21, 2023Source

Synthetic biology meets fashion in engineered silk
Scientists have long been intrigued by the remarkable properties of spider silk, which is stronger than steel yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. Now, Fuzhong Zhang, a professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has made a significant breakthrough in the fabrication of synthetic spider silk, paving the way for a new era of sustainable clothing production.
April 21, 2023Source

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The Wild World of Plasma Proteomics
Discover the forefront technologies fueling innovation in plasma proteomics in this episode of omg OMx, Bruker's science-driven podcast. Join host Kate Stumpo and Daniel Hornburg, Seer's VP of Proteomics, as they explore cutting-edge techniques such as nanoparticle-based enrichment and mass spectrometry refinements that enable unbiased, comprehensive, and rapid proteomics analysis.
April 27, 2023Source

Tuberculosis therapy: Smallest particles could deliver drugs to the lungs
Therapy for the dangerous infectious disease of tuberculosis faces the challenge of pathogens frequently being resistant to several common antibiotics. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now developed nanoparticles to deliver new antibiotics directly to the lungs.
June 27, 2023Source

Two-component nanoparticle system could offer a new way to halt internal bleeding
MIT engineers have designed a two-component system that can be injected into the body and help form blood clots at the sites of internal injury. These materials, which mimic the way that the body naturally forms clots, could offer a way to keep people with severe internal injuries alive until they can reach a hospital.
April 25, 2023Source or Source

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Ultra-thin metal-organic layers prevent ice crystal formation in novel cryoprotectants
Small amounts of nanometer-thin metal-organic layers efficiently protect red blood cells during freezing and thawing, as a team of researchers writing in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition has discovered.
April 27, 2023Source

Ultrasound Patch Delivers Drugs Through the Skin
Engineers at MIT have developed a patch that uses ultrasound to deliver drugs through the skin. Ultrasound can create temporary openings in skin, allowing drugs to pass through.
May 2, 2023Source

Urine tests identify brain tumors by capturing cancer DNA using nanowires
A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to capture and release cell-free DNA (cfDNA) on nanowire surfaces from urine. By extracting this DNA, they were able to successfully detect IDH1 mutation, a characteristic genetic mutation of gliomas, a type of brain tumor.
July 3, 2023Source

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Van der Waals integration permits advanced photonic applications from 2D materials to 3D crystals
Van der Waals (vdW) integration refers to a physical assembly strategy that was originally applied in the two-dimensional (2D) materials and nanotechnology community to construct vdW heterostructures and electronic devices.
April 21, 2023Source

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