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Green-synthesized nanoparticles enhance cidofovir's anticancer efficacy

In this study, led by Nahid Shahabadi from Razi University in Kermanshah, researchers developed an environmentally friendly approach to enhance the performance of cidofovir, a drug used to treat infections caused by DNA viruses. The work responds to the growing need for therapies that are safer, more effective, and better targeted.

10 Nov 2025

New dietary supplement may efficiently treat iron deficiency and anemia

Iron deficiency is globally widespread. Women are particularly affected, with one in five in Europe suffering from iron deficiency.

10 Nov 2025

OSU researchers design a highly effective, low-dose, manganese-MOF MRI agent

Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to outperform current agents while being less toxic to patients and more environmentally friendly.

7 Nov 2025

New delivery particle could make mRNA vaccines cheaper and more effective

A new delivery particle developed at MIT could make mRNA vaccines more effective and potentially lower the cost per vaccine dose.

7 Nov 2025

BIOVECTRA and Revolution Biomanufacturing partner to deliver integrated mRNA Design and GMP production services

BIOVECTRA, a part of Agilent Technologies Inc., and Revolution Biomanufacturing Inc. today announced a collaboration that grants BIOVECTRA access to Revolution Biomanufacturing's proprietary platforms for optimizing untranslated regions (UTRs) and codon usage to enhance mRNA stability and translational efficiency.

6 Nov 2025

New approach harnesses tumor's own machinery to produce immune-stimulating molecules

By stimulating cancer cells to produce a molecule that activates a signaling pathway in nearby immune cells, MIT researchers have found a way to force tumors to trigger their own destruction.

3 Nov 2025

Inconsistent labels and risky doses found in turmeric supplements worldwide

A global analysis of 125 turmeric supplements across five major markets revealed widespread inconsistencies in labeling, dosage, and regulatory compliance. Over a third lacked curcuminoid content disclosure, and nearly one-third exceeded safe intake levels, exposing consumers to unverified and potentially risky formulations.

3 Nov 2025

Hijacking cellular machinery within cancer cells to promote antitumor immunity

Investigators from Mass General Brigham have developed a way to promote antitumor immunity by hijacking cellular machinery within cancer cells.

3 Nov 2025

Novel nanoparticles can deliver an immune-stimulating molecule directly to ovarian tumors

Cancer immunotherapy, which uses drugs that stimulate the body's immune cells to attack tumors, is a promising approach to treating many types of cancer. However, it doesn't work well for some tumors, including ovarian cancer.

31 Oct 2025

Innovative approach to enhancing laser lithotripsy for kidney stones

During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens.

28 Oct 2025

Newly discovered perineural pathway enables HIV virus to redistribute throughout the body

Addressing the question of whether and how immune cells (macrophages) in the central nervous system (CNS) traffic out, researchers have now identified a perineural pathway through which the HIV virus can redistribute throughout the body.

28 Oct 2025

Advancements and clinical translation of intelligent nanodrugs for breast cancer treatment

A comprehensive review in "Biofunct. Mater." meticulously details the most recent advancements and clinical translation of intelligent nanodrugs for breast cancer treatment.

24 Oct 2025

Revolutionizing lipid nanoparticle formulations for targeted treatments

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are the delivery vehicles of modern medicine, carrying cancer drugs, gene therapies and vaccines into cells.

24 Oct 2025

New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells

Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person's genome, often with enough variation that even two individuals who share the same disorder might have a different combination of mutations.

23 Oct 2025

Heavy drinking fuels Alzheimer’s disease by igniting brain inflammation and protein damage

Chronic alcohol use accelerates Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression by intensifying oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and amyloid-tau pathology through shared molecular pathways. The review highlights emerging therapies, targeting TLR4, GSK-3β, and metabolic dysfunction, that may mitigate alcohol-induced neurodegeneration.

20 Oct 2025

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease

Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that it kills more than 52,000 people a year in the United States alone - the ninth most common cause of death in the nation.

17 Oct 2025

Nanoparticles News and Research

Green-synthesized nanoparticles enhance cidofovir's anticancer efficacy

New dietary supplement may efficiently treat iron deficiency and anemia

OSU researchers design a highly effective, low-dose, manganese-MOF MRI agent

New delivery particle could make mRNA vaccines cheaper and more effective

BIOVECTRA and Revolution Biomanufacturing partner to deliver integrated mRNA Design and GMP production services

New approach harnesses tumor's own machinery to produce immune-stimulating molecules

Inconsistent labels and risky doses found in turmeric supplements worldwide

Hijacking cellular machinery within cancer cells to promote antitumor immunity

Novel nanoparticles can deliver an immune-stimulating molecule directly to ovarian tumors

Innovative approach to enhancing laser lithotripsy for kidney stones

Newly discovered perineural pathway enables HIV virus to redistribute throughout the body

Advancements and clinical translation of intelligent nanodrugs for breast cancer treatment

Revolutionizing lipid nanoparticle formulations for targeted treatments

New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells

Heavy drinking fuels Alzheimer’s disease by igniting brain inflammation and protein damage

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease

CRISPR therapy shows promise against influenza in human lung chips

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

Acoustofluidic technology enables rapid detection of small extracellular vesicles

Multimodal nanocarriers offer targeted solutions for tumor treatment

Ultimate guide to the essential tools for the characterization of proteins, polymers and nanoparticles eBook

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

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