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In nanotechnology, a particle is defined as a small object that behaves as a whole unit in terms of its transport and properties. It is further classified according to size: in terms of diameter, fine particles cover a range between 100 and 2500 nanometers, while ultrafine particles, on the other hand, are sized between 1 and 100 nanometers.

Magnetic nanoparticles enhance safe thawing of cryopreserved tissues

Every day, people die waiting for an organ transplant. Time is at a premium, not just for those awaiting organs, but also for the organs themselves, which can deteriorate rapidly during transportation.

4 Sep 2024

New consensus on assessing carcinogenic risks of gene therapies

A new article in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy describes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting to evaluate the potential carcinogenicity of gene therapies.

30 Aug 2024

Nanodrug targeting miR-10b shows promise in treating metastatic breast cancer

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on August 26, 2024, entitled, "Inhibition of miR-10b treats metastatic breast cancer by targeting stem cell-like properties."

29 Aug 2024

Researchers demonstrate a new method to combat pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and UMass Chan Medical School have demonstrated in mice a new method to combat pancreatic cancer.

28 Aug 2024

mRNA therapy shows promise for maple syrup urine disease

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Gene Therapy Program, and Moderna, have shown that repeated administration of lipid nanoparticle-encapsulated mRNA therapy significantly extended survival and reduced serum leucine levels in a mouse model of maple syrup urine disease (MSUD).

22 Aug 2024

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating red meat allergies linked to tick bites

Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows.

13 Aug 2024

New diagnostic method enhances early detection of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer, primarily because it is usually diagnosed very late.

9 Aug 2024

INT-1B3 enhances anti-tumor immunity and prolongs survival in mouse models

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 12, 2024, entitled, "INT-1B3, an LNP formulated miR-193a-3p mimic, promotes anti-tumor immunity by enhancing T cell mediated immune responses via modulation of the tumor microenvironment and induction of immunogenic cell death."

5 Aug 2024

Study links over 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant in Canada

A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant.

5 Aug 2024

Revolutionary real-time microscopy unveils secrets of motor protein behavior

A team led by Professor Seo Dae-ha of the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST (President Lee Kun-woo) has developed new real-time microscopy technology and successfully observed the behavior of "motor proteins", which may hold the key to unraveling the efficient material transport strategy of cells.

2 Aug 2024

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

β-Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and severe anemia.

29 Jul 2024

Optimizing influenza vaccine strategies with nanoparticle immunization

To offer cross-protection against diverse influenza virus variants, nanoparticle vaccines can produce pivotal cellular and mucosal immune responses that enhance vaccine efficacy and broaden protection, according to a study by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

11 Jul 2024

Click-like chemistry enables rapid development of LNPs for enhanced mRNA delivery

Imagine a scenario where a skilled hacker must upload critical software to update a central server and thwart a potentially lethal virus from wreaking havoc across a vast computer network.

10 Jul 2024

60 years in the making: Nanoparticles revolutionize nucleotide delivery

Researchers trace the 60-year evolution of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for nucleic acid delivery, highlighting their potential to revolutionize gene therapy with safer and more effective treatments.

10 Jul 2024

Rice and MD Anderson collaborative harnesses engineering expertise for cancer solutions

Led by Rice's Gang Bao and MD Anderson's Dr. Jeffrey Molldrem, the initiative aims to foster collaboration between the two institutions on fundamental and translational cancer research, to develop new technologies for cancer detection and therapy and to secure external funding in support of further research and training.

27 Jun 2024

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Further Reading

Magnetic nanoparticles enhance safe thawing of cryopreserved tissues

New consensus on assessing carcinogenic risks of gene therapies

Nanodrug targeting miR-10b shows promise in treating metastatic breast cancer

Researchers demonstrate a new method to combat pancreatic cancer

mRNA therapy shows promise for maple syrup urine disease

Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating red meat allergies linked to tick bites

New diagnostic method enhances early detection of pancreatic cancer

INT-1B3 enhances anti-tumor immunity and prolongs survival in mouse models

Study links over 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant in Canada

Revolutionary real-time microscopy unveils secrets of motor protein behavior

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

Optimizing influenza vaccine strategies with nanoparticle immunization

Click-like chemistry enables rapid development of LNPs for enhanced mRNA delivery

60 years in the making: Nanoparticles revolutionize nucleotide delivery

Rice and MD Anderson collaborative harnesses engineering expertise for cancer solutions

Discovery of nanoparticle-based drug delivery system could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment

UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

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

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

How nanoparticles alter blood vessel formation in the womb

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