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Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

A recent study published in the journal Trends in Molecular Medicine reviewed the current efforts in developing nasal vaccines, delivery systems, and clinical applications for preventing respiratory illnesses.

28 Nov 2022

Potent hypervalent nanoparticles against HIV, Lassa and SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study published in the journal Advanced Science, researchers developed molecularly imprinted nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) with broad-spectrum activity against lethal viruses.

21 Nov 2022

Are fungal mycelium skin-derived MycelioTronics an environmentally friendly substitute for electronics?

Researchers proposed a novel approach to develop flexible and biodegradable electronics called MycelioTronics, which could substitute for electronic substrate material.

15 Nov 2022

Unique clinical trial in pet dogs could unlock treatment breakthrough for childhood cancers

Telethon Kids Institute is leading a unique clinical trial in pet dogs that could pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common childhood cancers, Sarcoma.

14 Nov 2022

Ceria nanoparticles interfere with biological processes just like native enzymes

Bacteria love moist surfaces. Once they have settled there, they do not live as solitary organisms but form larger communities that are embedded in a protective film.

28 Oct 2022

Novel nanotechnology triggers potent therapeutic anti-tumor immune responses against multiple cancers

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has developed a novel nanotechnology that triggers potent therapeutic anti-tumor immune responses and demonstrated its efficacy in mouse models of multiple cancers.

28 Oct 2022

Advanced type of nanoparticle could help fight hard-to-treat cancers

Nanoparticles, or tiny molecules that can deliver a payload of drug treatments and other agents, show great promise for treating cancers.

27 Oct 2022

Hydrogel bioink can bioprint conduits that mimic the mechanics of native blood vessels

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain among the leading causes of global morbidity and mortality. In patients with CVD, blood vessels-which transport blood, oxygen, and nutrients-can become constricted or obstructed, leading to numerous complications.

27 Oct 2022

RIT professor receives grant to investigate new therapeutic approaches for scleroderma

More collagen in the human body is not always good, and Karin Wuertz-Kozak is investigating how disease progresses because of the increase in this important protein.

25 Oct 2022

Advances in nasal delivery of antibiotics

In a recent study published in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, researchers reviewed the advances and challenges in the intranasal delivery of antibiotics.

17 Oct 2022

A novel molecularly imprinted polypyrrole electrode for diagnosing COVID-19

A recent study examines the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein through the use of a molecularly imprinted polypyrrole electrode.

12 Oct 2022

Review on COVID-19 biomedical waste-derived microplastic toxicity

In a new study, researchers reviewed existing literature on the biomedical waste source, elements, and the recent upsurge of microplastics during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

11 Oct 2022

Silver nanoparticle and polyurethane composite provides potential coating options to limit fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2

In a new study, researchers synthesized and evaluated a silver and polyurethane nanocomposite surface coating material that exhibits antiviral activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

7 Oct 2022

Researchers uncover an intriguing previously unknown ability of Swiss army knife enzyme

Blue-green algae (AKA cyanobacteria) have a superpower which likely helps them be highly successful as invaders of waterways.

5 Oct 2022

CBD-based bioplastic material could one day be used in medical implants, food wrappers

With the legalization of hemp cultivation, products containing cannabidiol (CBD) have become popular. Many of these oils and creams claim to alleviate pain and other conditions, and now, new research reported in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces suggests that CBD could have another function: as a bioplastic.

28 Sep 2022

Spectroscopy reveals a high abundance of microplastics in human placenta

Scientists have used a spectroscopy technique to identify and characterize microplastics in the human placenta. The study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment provides a detailed overview of the size, shape, and nature of microplastics found in the placenta.

27 Sep 2022

Polymers News and Research

Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

Potent hypervalent nanoparticles against HIV, Lassa and SARS-CoV-2 variants

Are fungal mycelium skin-derived MycelioTronics an environmentally friendly substitute for electronics?

Unique clinical trial in pet dogs could unlock treatment breakthrough for childhood cancers

Ceria nanoparticles interfere with biological processes just like native enzymes

Novel nanotechnology triggers potent therapeutic anti-tumor immune responses against multiple cancers

Advanced type of nanoparticle could help fight hard-to-treat cancers

Hydrogel bioink can bioprint conduits that mimic the mechanics of native blood vessels

RIT professor receives grant to investigate new therapeutic approaches for scleroderma

Advances in nasal delivery of antibiotics

A novel molecularly imprinted polypyrrole electrode for diagnosing COVID-19

Review on COVID-19 biomedical waste-derived microplastic toxicity

Silver nanoparticle and polyurethane composite provides potential coating options to limit fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers uncover an intriguing previously unknown ability of Swiss army knife enzyme

CBD-based bioplastic material could one day be used in medical implants, food wrappers

Spectroscopy reveals a high abundance of microplastics in human placenta

Highly sensitive mask can detect respiratory viruses in the air within 10 minutes

Biological effects of nanoplastics in paints

New treatment may help counteract food allergies and inflammatory diseases in future

Do our tonsils absorb nanoplastics?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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