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Innovative antiviral defense with new CRISPR tool

Cas13d-NCS, a breakthrough CRISPR tool, enhances RNA-targeting efficiency, combating viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and advancing precision medicine.

April 12, 2024 Read more

A new coating method in mRNA engineering points the way to advanced therapies

Scientists have developed a novel method for chemically modifying engineered messenger RNA molecules, allowing greater control of their biological functions and advancing mRNA therapeutic technologies.

April 10, 2024 Read more

With the flick of a switch: Shaping cells with light

Researchers manipulate cell dynamics with colored lights for precise, reversible drug delivery, revolutionizing non-invasive treatment.

April 8, 2024 Read more

A simple, inexpensive way to make carbon atoms bind together

Scientists uncover a cost-effective method for producing quaternary carbon molecules, which are critical for drug development.

April 7, 2024 Read more

New micromaterial releases nanoparticles that selectively destroy cancer cells

Scientists developed micromaterials made up only of proteins, capable of delivering over an extended period of time nanoparticles that attack specific cancer cells and destroy them.

April 5, 2024 Read more

Must mRNA be cloaked in a lipid coat to serve as a vaccine?

Groundbreaking demonstration of COVID-19 immunization in mice and primates using 'Naked-mRNA'.

April 3, 2024 Read more

Novel platform harnesses microfluidics and optics for rapid, low-cost cellular analysis

A miniaturized device integrates the power of droplet microfluidics with multiparameter cell detection, opening new avenues for biomedical research and diagnostics.

April 2, 2024 Read more

Engineering sustainable living materials for a greener future

Discover how scientists use living organisms for sustainable materials like self-healing concrete and eco-friendly plastics, paving the way for green manufacturing.

April 1, 2024 Read more

Biocompatible nanoparticles enhance systemic delivery of cancer immunotherapy

PLGA nanoparticles modified with ATP slowly release anti-cancer drugs and recruit immune cells to fight tumors.

March 27, 2024 Read more

Research team develops important building block for artificial cells

Researchers use DNA nanotechnology to create and study the first synthetic contractile ring for cell division.

March 25, 2024 Read more

DNA attached to nanoparticles contributes to lupus symptoms

New synthetic DNA-nanoparticle complexes provide fundamental insights into autoimmune diseases.

March 21, 2024 Read more

Researchers achieve first complete vascularization of organoids on microfluidic chip

In vitro system bypasses 'complex technical setups' of alternative approaches and supports production scaling.

March 21, 2024 Read more

X-Ray activated nanoparticles halt Alzheimer's in study

A collaborative effort has led to the development of a new treatment strategy targeting the early-stage aggregation of A-beta before the formation of toxic oligomers.

March 20, 2024 Read more

Mimicking exercise with a pill

Scientists report on new compounds that appear capable of mimicking the physical boost of working out - at least within rodent cells.

March 18, 2024 Read more

DNA origami-based vaccines toward safe and highly-effective precision cancer immunotherapy

Broadly applicable vaccine platform enables enhanced anti-tumor responses through nanometer-precise spacing of adjuvant molecules and a variety of antigens.

March 15, 2024 Read more

Harnessing the power of the biomolecular corona to advance lipid nanoparticle therapeutics

Engineering the biomolecular corona could unlock the clinical potential of lipid nanoparticles for targeted, personalized nanomedicines beyond mRNA vaccines.

March 14, 2024 Read more

A golden solution quickly eliminates bacterial infections, no antibiotics required

Dual-purpose nanoparticles help image and zap entrenched bacteria in animal study.

March 13, 2024 Read more

Silk peptide nanoparticles show promise for enhancing targeted cancer therapy through dual-drug delivery

Researchers develop a groundbreaking silk peptide nanoparticle system for co-delivering erlotinib and curcumin, marking a significant advancement in targeted cancer therapy with the potential to overcome current treatment limitations.

March 13, 2024 Read more