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UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

Early discovery of debilitating diseases such as cancer or dementia is critical in determining treatment and saving lives.

21 Jun 2024

Causal variant-targeted ribonucleic acid treatment for congenital melanocytic nevi

A genetic treatment targeting the causal NRAS c.181C>A mutation in congenital melanocytic naevus.

19 Jun 2024

UC San Diego engineers develop algae-based microrobots for lung cancer treatment

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed microscopic robots, known as microrobots, capable of swimming through the lungs to deliver cancer-fighting medication directly to metastatic tumors.

12 Jun 2024

Study reveals exploitation mechanism of virus-related nanoparticles for bacterial proliferation

Viruses are ubiquitous in the environment, and organisms have developed various mechanisms to counter their threat.

11 Jun 2024

How nanoparticles alter blood vessel formation in the womb

Human life begins with a single egg cell that grows into a human being with trillions of cells.

7 Jun 2024

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

Review demonstrates curcumin's neuroprotective effects in neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing its potential through innovative nanoparticle formulations. This advancement could significantly improve treatments for diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Multiple Sclerosis.

6 Jun 2024

Innovative nanotechnology offers new hope for fibrosis treatment

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are developing a new therapeutic approach that uses nanoparticles for the treatment of skin and lung fibrosis, conditions that can result in severe damage to the body's tissues.

6 Jun 2024

Heart attack diagnosis innovation - from an hour to eight minutes

In this Interview, News Med talks to Femke de Theije about heartfelt innovation for emergency care.

From Siemens Healthineers 6 Jun 2024

Go green in Ghana ‘forestmaker’ Tonyrinaudo with world vision on site at Knauer

Berlin-based manufacturer of high-tech laboratory measuring devices KNAUER hosted a sustainability event with 120 guests at its premises on May 29, 2024.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 4 Jun 2024

New strategy targets rare B cells for effective HIV vaccine development

Germline-targeting epitope scaffold nanoparticles elicit rare broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) precursors against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

3 Jun 2024

Foam technology revolutionizes gene therapy, boosting efficiency and safety

Liquid foam gene delivery significantly enhances transfection efficiency and safety, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.

3 Jun 2024

Engineered immunogens show promise in inducing HIV broadly neutralizing antibodies

Using a combination of cutting-edge immunologic technologies, researchers have successfully stimulated animals' immune systems to induce rare precursor B cells of a class of HIV broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs).

30 May 2024

Novel method predicts cancer cell behaviors using nano informatics and machine learning

A recent study has introduced a novel method combining nano informatics and machine learning to precisely predict cancer cell behaviors, enabling the identification of cell subpopulations with distinct characteristics like drug sensitivity and metastatic potential.

29 May 2024

Foam-based delivery system could revolutionize gene therapies

Foam mixed with medications is already used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, wounds on the skin and even hair loss.

29 May 2024

Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

In this interview, Dr. Michelle Chen, Senior Director of Analytical Sciences at Wyatt Technology, talks to NewsMedical about how to use light scattering techniques to analyze proteins for their multi-attribute quantification (MAQ).

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 29 May 2024

Scientists design new way to "cloak" proteins for targeted therapeutic delivery

Cornell University scientists have designed a way to "cloak" proteins in a generalized technique that could lead to repurposing things like antibodies for biological research and therapeutic applications.

28 May 2024

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Researchers reviewed the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals on the gut-brain axis, finding they could influence brain function and reduce neurological symptoms by modulating gut microbiota.

26 May 2024

Researchers design new regenerative medicine therapy to accelerate diabetic wound repair

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed a regenerative medicine therapy to speed up diabetic wound repair.

20 May 2024

Transportation of cancer nanomedicines into solid tumors

A new study conducted by the Wilhelm Lab at the University of Oklahoma examines a promising development in biomedical nanoengineering.