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Scientists find simple way to raise accuracy of diagnostic tests and common assays

Scientists at the University of Washington have discovered a simple way to raise the accuracy of diagnostic tests for medicine and common assays for laboratory research.

18 Jul 2017

Study demonstrates potential nanoparticle-based therapeutic strategy for deadly brain tumors

Early phase Northwestern Medicine research has demonstrated a potential new therapeutic strategy for treating deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.

13 Jul 2017

Antimicrobial peptide packaged in silicon nanoparticle could combat drug-resistant bacteria

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, especially among a type of bacteria that are classified as "Gram-negative." These bacteria have two cell membranes, making it more difficult for drugs to penetrate and kill the cells.

13 Jul 2017

Researchers develop metal-free contrast agent that could be safer for high-risk patients

To enhance the visibility of organs as they are scanned with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), patients are usually injected with a compound known as a contrast agent before going into the scanner. The most commonly used MRI contrast agents are based on the metal gadolinium; however, these metal compounds can be harmful for young children or people with kidney problems.

13 Jul 2017

Researchers synthesize nanoparticles with superior antioxidant properties to treat sepsis

With an incidence of 31.5 million worldwide and a mortality of around 17%, sepsis remains the most common cause of death in hospitalized patients, even in industrialized countries where antibiotics and critical care facilities are readily available.

12 Jul 2017

Brazilian researchers reveal nanoparticle-based strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A new strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been described by Brazilian researchers in Scientific Reports, an online journal owned by Springer Nature.

11 Jul 2017

UMMS scientists design human protein-based tumor-targeting MRI contrast agent

A team led by Gang Han, PhD, has designed a human protein-based, tumor-targeting Magnetic Resonance Imaging contrast that can be easily cleared by the body.

10 Jul 2017

Zirconia-doped ceria nanoparticles can act as effective antioxidants in sepsis treatment

During sepsis, cells are swamped with reactive oxygen species generated in an aberrant response of the immune system to a local infection.

6 Jul 2017

Combination treatment could be more effective against common infection

The common and highly resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium is a fatal threat to weakened and ill patients.

4 Jul 2017

Potentially harmful nanoparticles found to be present in infant formula products

The study commissioned by Friends of the Earth (FoE) has found that six out of six infant formula samples tested contained nanoparticles, which are believed by FoE to be harmful. However the potential health risks of nanoparticles are disputed by others, who claim there is insufficient evidence to support this.

3 Jul 2017

UTA awards new grants for research projects that focus on cancer, drug testing, and health of youth

The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded three new seed grants for interdisciplinary research projects that propose new ways to treat skin cancer, provide a new technique for more rapid and cost-effective evaluation of chemotherapy drugs, and to develop innovative programs to reduce the mental health risks of homeless youth.

30 Jun 2017

Researchers develop new biocompatible materials for soft-tissue adhesion

Researchers at Okayama University describe in Acta Biomaterialia a new type of biocompatible adhesive material. The adhesive, made from nanoparticles of hydroxyapatite, glues both synthetic hydrogels and mouse soft tissue, providing a promising alternative to organic materials currently in use for clinical applications.

30 Jun 2017

Injecting plant-based nanoparticles and chemotherapy drug helps halt tumor progression in mice

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in collaboration with researchers from Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine and RWTH Aachen University have adapted virus particles- that normally infect potatoes- to serve as cancer drug delivery devices for mice.

28 Jun 2017

New nanoallergen technology could help provide clear, accurate assessment of peanut allergies

Researchers have developed a novel platform to more accurately detect and identify the presence and severity of peanut allergies, without directly exposing patients to the allergen, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

27 Jun 2017

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Scientists find simple way to raise accuracy of diagnostic tests and common assays

Study demonstrates potential nanoparticle-based therapeutic strategy for deadly brain tumors

Antimicrobial peptide packaged in silicon nanoparticle could combat drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers develop metal-free contrast agent that could be safer for high-risk patients

Researchers synthesize nanoparticles with superior antioxidant properties to treat sepsis

Brazilian researchers reveal nanoparticle-based strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

UMMS scientists design human protein-based tumor-targeting MRI contrast agent

Zirconia-doped ceria nanoparticles can act as effective antioxidants in sepsis treatment

Combination treatment could be more effective against common infection

Potentially harmful nanoparticles found to be present in infant formula products

UTA awards new grants for research projects that focus on cancer, drug testing, and health of youth

Researchers develop new biocompatible materials for soft-tissue adhesion

Injecting plant-based nanoparticles and chemotherapy drug helps halt tumor progression in mice

New nanoallergen technology could help provide clear, accurate assessment of peanut allergies

Tiny biological nanoparticles offer enormous potential for diagnostic and therapeutic applications

Researchers develop nano-contrast agents for MRI and optical imaging of cancer cells

New breakthrough technology facilitates DNA delivery into drug-resistant bacterial pathogens

Simple tool based on DNA barcoding technology enables naked-eye authentication of food

Magnetic nanoparticle aggregates can induce death of cancer cells

New diagnostic test uses machine learning to accurately detect aggressive prostate cancer

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