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Unlocking the power of nanopores

Poking holes through membranes with atomic accuracy to build pocket-sized 'molecule detectives'.

July 18, 2024 Read more

Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds

Researchers have advanced medical nanotechnology by creating neutrophil-engineered nanovesicles rich in bactericidal proteins, enhancing the immune response for treating infectious wounds.

July 17, 2024 Read more

Novel hydrogel sensor enables real-time monitoring of movement disorders

Scientists develop a flexible, adhesive hydrogel sensor that can detect subtle body movements, potentially enabling early diagnosis and monitoring of Parkinson's disease.

July 16, 2024 Read more

A new addition to the CRISPR toolbox: Teaching the gene scissors to detect RNA

Scientists present the PUMA technology for the precise detection of RNA with DNA-cutting Cas12 nucleases.

July 16, 2024 Read more

Polymer library for RNA-based therapeutic approaches

Scientists optimized the synthesis of polymer nanoparticles to facilitate the targeted distribution of RNA agents in the body.

July 15, 2024 Read more

Getting bacteria into line

Physicists manipulate bacterial behavior using magnetic fields, aiding research in complex materials, phase transitions, and condensed matter physics.

July 4, 2024 Read more

A miniaturised model of human digestion to advance therapies and nutritional products

This 'digestion-chip' promises to revolutionise the way new oral formulations are tested, offering a more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to current models.

July 2, 2024 Read more

A combination of magnetic nanoparticles and chemotherapy drugs achieves greater efficacy against cancer cells

New study provides comprehensive and valuable information for the development of drug-based cancer therapies combined with magnetic nanoparticles and hyperthermia.

July 1, 2024 Read more

Nanorobot with hidden weapon kills cancer cells

Scientists have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice. The robot's weapon is hidden in a nanostructure and is exposed only in the tumour microenvironment, sparing healthy cells.

July 1, 2024 Read more

Detecting lung cancer early with sugar-sensing nanotech

Researchers unveil a new diagnostic device that could help thousands of lung cancer patients get ahead of the disease before it spreads.

July 1, 2024 Read more

Researchers find intriguing new tool for tendon healing: nanoparticles for precision drug delivery

Targeted medication reduced scar tissue formation, improved function in one treatment.

June 27, 2024 Read more

Revealing the dynamic choreography inside multilayer vesicles

Scientists revealed how vesicles self-assemble within cell membranes, aiding the design of bio-inspired vesicles for drug delivery and life-like synthetic materials.

June 26, 2024 Read more

Innovative electrospinning techniques revolutionize precise medicine through advanced medical devices

Researchers developed innovative electrospinning techniques enhancing medical devices, promising to revolutionize nano/microrobots, wearable/implantable biosensors, and organ-on-chip systems.

June 26, 2024 Read more

Scientists discover next-generation system for programmable genome design (w/video)

Using a novel bispecific guide RNA, the bridge recombinase mechanism enables modular and programmable DNA insertion, excision, and inversion in bacteria.

June 26, 2024 Read more

Polymer fibers revolutionize long-term medication delivery

Liquid core polymer fibers deliver drugs precisely over long periods and can be integrated into medical textiles for controlled medication release.

June 25, 2024 Read more

Beyond CRISPR: seekRNA delivers a new pathway for accurate gene editing

SeekRNA uses a programmable ribonucleic acid (RNA) strand that can directly identify sites for insertion in genetic sequences, simplifying the editing process and reducing errors.

June 21, 2024 Read more

Scientists discover new behavior of membranes that could lead to unprecedented separations

Researchers use new technique to overcome perceived limitation of membranes with pores of consistent size.

June 21, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough in nanoscale force measurement opens doors to unprecedented biological insights

Groundbreaking research has revealed a new way to measure incredibly minute forces at the nanoscale in watery solutions, pushing the boundaries of what scientists know about the microscopic world.

June 21, 2024 Read more