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Microplastics may accumulate in the brain at higher levels than in the kidney or liver

Findings indicate rising microplastic concentrations in human brains and organs, urging deeper investigation into their health effects and distribution.

3 Feb 2025

Green tea derived silver nanoparticles show promise against melanoma

Melanoma is a fast-progressing skin cancer characterized by a high mortality rate after metastasis. Local chemotherapy could be considered a therapeutic approach only in stage 0 of progression (in situ melanoma) and in the postoperative phase after surgical removal of suspected skin lesions.

3 Feb 2025

High-speed in-line force mapping unveils E. coli cell division dynamics

Light and electron microscopy have distinct limitations. Light microscopy makes it difficult to resolve smaller and smaller features, and electron microscopy resolves small structures, but samples must be meticulously prepared, killing any live specimens.

29 Jan 2025

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

News-Medical speaks with Jordi Labs’ about its recent achievements, alignment with FDA expectations, and strategic positioning.

From Jordi Labs 27 Jan 2025

The science of silk fibroin and chitosan: Techniques for biomaterials analysis

An interview on how advanced techniques can be used to enhance silk fibroin and chitosan for drug delivery applications.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 21 Jan 2025

New nanoplatform combines pyroptosis and ferroptosis for enhanced cancer treatment

Photoimmunotherapy is an innovative cancer treatment that combines phototherapy with immunotherapy to selectively target and destroy cancer cells.

8 Jan 2025

Caltech develops microrobots for precise drug delivery

In the future, delivering therapeutic drugs exactly where they are needed within the body could be the task of miniature robots. Not little metal humanoid or even bio-mimicking robots; think instead of tiny bubble-like spheres.

11 Dec 2024

Microplastics detected in human blood linked to altered coagulation markers

Findings indicate microplastics in blood are linked to inflammation and coagulation markers, underscoring the need for reduced exposure and further research.

10 Dec 2024

Novel glucose-sensitive membrane offers improved insulin regulation for diabetic patients

For years, glucose-sensitive membranes have been a key focus for improving controlled insulin release in diabetes treatments.

9 Dec 2024

Biocompatible liquid ink enables scalp-printed electrodes for non-invasive EEG

For the first time, scientists have invented a liquid ink that doctors can print onto a patient's scalp to measure brain activity. The technology, presented December 2 in the Cell Press journal Cell Biomaterials, offers a promising alternative to the cumbersome process currently used for monitoring brainwaves and diagnosing neurological conditions. It also has the potential to enhance non-invasive brain-computer interface applications.

3 Dec 2024

KIT’s 3ROCKIT 3R Center works towards developing methods to replace animal testing

In future medicine, personalized computer models, so-called Virtual Human Twins, could help in the planning of individual therapies.

29 Nov 2024

New dropletronic devices could transform bioengineering and medicine

Oxford University researchers have made a significant step towards realizing a form of 'biological electricity' that could be used in a variety of bioengineering and biomedical applications, including communication with living human cells.

28 Nov 2024

New insights into cationic polymer structure in RNA drug delivery

LMU researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA drugs.

27 Nov 2024

Protein-based gel offers sustainable solution for personal skincare products

If you have a meticulous skincare routine, you know that personal skincare products (PSCPs) are a big business.

25 Nov 2024

Nanoparticle coating enhances cancer drug delivery and reduces side effects

A spoonful of sugar might actually help the medicine go down, according to recent research from the University of Mississippi. And it could reduce the harmful side effects of cancer treatment.

21 Nov 2024

Researchers make progress toward inhalable mRNA medicines

Most people don't enjoy getting shots for treatments or vaccines. So, researchers are working to create more medicines, such as those made from messenger RNA (mRNA), that can be sprayed and inhaled.

14 Nov 2024

Researchers develop the first polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington’s disease

Breakthrough polymer-based therapy shows promise in reversing Huntington's disease symptoms by preventing toxic protein clumps and enhancing neuronal survival.

4 Nov 2024

Huntington’s disease symptoms reduced by new peptide-polymer therapy

Scientists at Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have developed the first polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington's disease, an incurable, debilitating illness that causes nerve cells to break down in the brain.

3 Nov 2024

Lithuanian scientists develop eco-friendly cellulose matrix for biomedical applications

The efficient use of cellulose - the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block - could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries.

30 Oct 2024

New approach for cervical cancer vaccines based on microsphere-encapsulated peptides

Infection with HPV16, a high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), can cause cervical cancer in humans. These infections carry a high risk of morbidity and mortality globally in females.

29 Oct 2024