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Antioxidant carbon dot nanozymes alleviate depression in rats by restoring the gut microbiome
Depression is a significant challenge to diagnose and treat. Among the factors influencing depression onset and severity, there is growing evidence for chemical imbalances that generate oxidative stress throughout the body. ...
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Nanoparticle technology shows promise for targeted diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque in the arteries which causes their narrowing. It is a primary cause of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and ischemic stroke (IS), both of which are major contributors to the 17.9 million ...
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Upcycling e-waste into heterogeneous CuₓO nano skeletons for high-performance glucose sensing
As the use of electronic devices continues to rise, the management of electronic waste (e-waste) has become a critical issue. Printed circuit board (PCB) recycling methods are generally classified into physical and chemical ...
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DNA origami and fluorescent probes can precisely release molecular cargo
In the world of nanotechnology, the development of dynamic systems that respond to molecular signals is becoming increasingly important. The DNA origami technique, whereby DNA is programmed so as to produce functional nanostructures, ...
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Researchers develop new method for delivering RNA and drugs into cells
Researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners have developed a method for co-delivering therapeutic RNA and potent drugs directly into cells, potentially leading to a more effective treatment of diseases.
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Sep 16, 2024
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Modified nano-sized cell particles found to boost cancer immunotherapy, reduce side effects
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to help fight cancer. This is by stimulating the immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. The treatment involves ...
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Sep 16, 2024
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Trimetallic-based nanocarriers method shows promise for visualized idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis therapy
A research group from Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed a novel method for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) therapy by transplanting mesenchymal ...
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Sep 16, 2024
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Researchers develop novel covalent organic frameworks for precise cancer treatment delivery
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), led by Program Head of Chemistry Ali Trabolsi, have developed nanoscale covalent organic frameworks (nCOFs), crystalline organic polymers that have been modified with peptides ...
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Sep 13, 2024
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New method to break down forever chemicals uses nanoparticles and ultrasound
What do firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, water-repellent textiles and pesticides all have in common? They all contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS—human-made chemicals that don't break down naturally. ...
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Sep 13, 2024
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Hyperspectral microscopy reveals the nanostructures that give butterflies their colors
Scientists have found a new way to see how butterflies develop their colors.
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Sep 11, 2024
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Diagnostic test that combines two technologies with machine learning could lead to new paradigm for at-home testing
A new diagnostic test system jointly developed at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) and UCLA Samueli School of Engineering fuses a powerful, sensitive transistor with a cheap, paper-based ...
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Sep 10, 2024
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High-throughput biosensor measures metabolite levels that indicate disease
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, have developed a biosensor that improves sensitivity to 1-methylnicotinamide (1-MNA) in urine by orders of magnitude without the need for ...
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Sep 10, 2024
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Novel quantum dot hydrogel shows improved photothermal conversion efficiency
Biomolecules-based materials hold great promise for malignant tumor phototherapy. However, current supramolecular biomaterials primarily suffer from poor tissue penetration, inadequate tumor accumulation, and particularly ...
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Sep 10, 2024
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Experimental nanomedicine delivers chemo drugs directly to tumors in mice
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a nanomedicine that increases the penetration and accumulation of chemotherapy drugs in tumor tissues and effectively kills cancer ...
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Sep 10, 2024
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Iron-doped carbon-based nanoparticles boost cancer treatment with enhanced precision and safety
Recently, a collaborative research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and Prof. Qian Junchao from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences designed a catalytically active, photoresponsive, Fe-doped ...
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Sep 10, 2024
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Separating viruses from saliva with sound waves for therapeutic studies
Developing antiviral therapeutics and vaccines requires close study of the viruses that cause disease. But how can these small germs be isolated from complex biological samples like saliva?
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Sep 9, 2024
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Silver nanoparticles and a new sensing method can fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms
From safeguarding our food supply to preventing hospital infections, the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing challenge. Some bacteria can form biofilms, thick aggregates of millions of individual cells ...
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Sep 9, 2024
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New mass spectrometry technology could transform tiny sample analysis
Mass spectrometry is a powerful technique that allows scientists to break down and identify the building blocks of just about anything by measuring the mass of the tiny particles of which something is comprised. It has a ...
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Sep 9, 2024
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New molecular engineering technique allows for complex organoids
A new molecular engineering technique can precisely influence the development of organoids. Microbeads made of specifically folded DNA are used to release growth factors or other signal molecules inside the tissue structures. ...
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Sep 9, 2024
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Low-cost nanomaterial technology can detect cancer genes with ultra-high sensitivity
Dr. Min-young Lee and Dr. Sung-gyu Park of the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at KIMS have developed a technology that can detect cancer mutant genes in blood with the world's highest sensitivity ...
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Sep 6, 2024
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