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Self-protecting nanoparticles can enhance colorectal cancer drug delivery
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer and has a high mortality rate globally. Oral administration of anticancer drugs that pass through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into the colorectum is ...
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New gold nanoparticle-based therapy shows promise in colorectal cancer treatment
Luminescent gold nanoparticles (L-AuNPs) represent a novel class of luminescent nanomaterials that have attracted considerable attention in recent years. They possess a range of exceptional physicochemical properties and ...
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Gold nanodots can help boost cancer cell response to ultrasound treatment
Cells have surface receptors called integrins that bind to repetitive domains present on the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding the cells, allowing them to grow and spread. A new study from the Department of Bioengineering ...
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Feb 18, 2025
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Crossing the blood-brain barrier: Lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain via intravenous injection
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) to the brain via intravenous injection, a challenge that has long been limited ...
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Feb 17, 2025
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Magnetic nanocatalysts enhance tumor treatment via electronic density regulation
Cancer therapy has always struggled with targeting tumor cells effectively while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Traditional treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, often lack precision and cause serious side ...
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Feb 17, 2025
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Self-sealing, atomically thin dialysis membranes: Proteins transform leakage into filtration advantage
A Vanderbilt-led research team has made a significant breakthrough in developing advanced dialysis membranes using atomically thin materials like graphene. These innovative membranes, called nanoporous atomically thin membranes ...
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Feb 14, 2025
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Nanoparticles successfully deliver genetic material to plants via roots
University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement. The research is published in Nature Plants.
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Feb 13, 2025
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Interface flexibility: Scientists discover key mechanism driving molecular network formation
Covalent bonding is a widely understood phenomenon that joins the atoms of a molecule by a shared electron pair. But in nature, patterns of molecules can also be connected through weaker, more dynamic forces that give rise ...
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Feb 13, 2025
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Ultra-sensitive method finds bacterial spores in food and hospitals
Researchers at Umeå University have recently developed a highly sensitive method for detecting bacterial spores—tough microorganisms that survive extreme conditions and can cause both food poisoning and infections. This ...
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Feb 13, 2025
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DNA hydrogels show promise for sustained drug release
Hydrogels are polymeric materials with three-dimensional network structures containing large amounts of water. They serve as sustained-release drug delivery systems as they can encapsulate various bioactive substances, including ...
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Feb 13, 2025
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Egyptian scientists use gold nanoparticles to reverse obesity-related damage in rat study
High-dose gold nanoparticle treatment outperformed orlistat in reversing obesity-related damage in rats, according to research conducted by Alexandria University, Erbil Polytechnic University, and Pharos University.

Nanozyme targets hypoxic lesions to enhance radiosensitivity in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
A collaborative study published on January 21 in Nature Communications presents a novel strategy to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
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Feb 13, 2025
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Scientists develop magnesium-enriched nanofiber patches for safer wound healing
The skin serves as the body's primary defense against harmful microorganisms, toxins, and physical damage. However, severe injuries from burns, trauma, surgery, or conditions like diabetes can compromise its ability to heal ...
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Feb 12, 2025
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Masquerading moth deploys specialized nanostructures to evade predators
Researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia found the forewings of the fruit-sucking moth (Eudocima aurantia) have the appearance of a crumpled leaf—but are in fact flat.
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Feb 12, 2025
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Biocompatible nanoadhesive offers hope for safer corneal transplants, reducing inflammation and infection risks
A research team from the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University, China, has developed a novel biocompatible nanoadhesive for corneal transplantation. The nanoadhesive is based on tetrahedral framework nucleic acids combined ...
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Feb 10, 2025
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Nanotech reveals how harmful microplastics stick to coral reefs
University of Waterloo researchers have pinpointed for the first time how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs, a key step to understanding how to protect vulnerable ecosystems.
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Feb 10, 2025
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Solving the drug solubility problem with silica nanoparticles
Harvard University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers have developed a technique that increases the solubility of drug molecules by up to three orders of magnitude. This could be a breakthrough in drug formulation ...

Nanomachines loaded with wine ingredients overcome gene therapy challenges
Researchers have demonstrated, for the first time in the world using mice, the ability to overcome significant challenges in gene therapy using adeno-associated virus vectors (AAV), specifically "production of neutralizing ...
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Feb 6, 2025
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Next-generation mRNA vaccine delivery system uses biodegradable polymers
A research team from POSTECH has developed a biodegradable polymer-based delivery system that efficiently transports mRNA. The study was recently published in Biomaterials.
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Feb 5, 2025
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Nanogate uses voltage to control molecule passage through tiny pore
A collaboration led by researchers at Osaka University has developed a nanogate that can be open or shut by applying electricity. The nanogate shows various behaviors depending on the materials in the solutions on both sides ...
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Feb 5, 2025
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