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Dialysis device that uses nanoelectrokinetic technology could be used as portable artificial kidney
A research team has developed a compact peritoneal dialysis device that can be utilized as a portable artificial kidney. This research was published on March 29 in the journal Journal of Nanobiotechnology.
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Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for a one-two knockout punch
Drug-carrying DNA aptamers can deliver a one-two punch to leukemia by precisely targeting the elusive cancer stem cells that seed cancer relapses, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report.
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Engineers develop a way to mass manufacture nanoparticles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors
Polymer-coated nanoparticles loaded with therapeutic drugs show significant promise for cancer treatment, including ovarian cancer. These particles can be targeted directly to tumors, where they release their payload while ...
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Bacteria-enhanced graphene oxide nanoparticles provide triple-action tumor eradication
Modern cancer treatments have evolved beyond traditional chemotherapy to include targeted approaches such as immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and photothermal therapy. Graphene oxide (GO), known for its biocompatibility, ...
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Extracellular vesicles as a cellular tracking tool could yield new therapies for polycystic kidney disease
For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments.
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Liquid-bodied robot enables precise eradication of implant-related biofilm infections
An international research team led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved a breakthrough in the field of medical microrobots by developing the world's first antibiofilm liquid-bodied magnetic-controlled ...
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Apr 1, 2025
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Small extracellular vesicles engineered using click chemistry show promise for targeting liver failure
A study conducted by Prof. Thai-Yen Ling at National Taiwan University underscores the potential of small extracellular vesicle (sEV) therapy and enhances the precision of acute liver failure treatment through the application ...
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Mar 31, 2025
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Applying a magnetic field to rod-like viruses induces them to form disks of tunable shape and size
Seeking to mimic self-assembly processes that occur naturally, RIKEN researchers have demonstrated that the self-assembly of rod-shaped viruses can be controlled by applying a magnetic field. This could help in the development ...
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Mar 31, 2025
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Novel class of zwitterionic phospholipids enhances mRNA delivery
A new study conducted by researchers at Hokkaido University has unveiled a novel class of zwitterionic phospholipids capable of significantly enhancing the functional delivery of mRNA. The study was published in Advanced ...
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Mar 28, 2025
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Scientists demonstrate pre-clinical proof of concept for next-gen DNA delivery technology
Scientists in The Wistar Institute lab of David B. Weiner, Ph.D., have described a next-generation vaccination technology that combines plasmid DNA with a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery system.
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Mar 28, 2025
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Scientists uncover how microswimmers move faster in groups, paving way for tiny drug-delivering robots
Scientists have revealed how tiny swimming cells—such as sperm and bacteria—are able to move faster when traveling as a group, and the research could accelerate the development of microscopic robots that deliver drugs ...
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Mar 28, 2025
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Engineered microparticles mimic biological structures to track protein degradation
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have created a new method for studying protein degradation within immune cells that uses engineered microparticles to track and analyze degradation processes more effectively than ...
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Mar 27, 2025
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Nanocomposite hydrogel adapts to multiple stimuli for targeted drug release
Researchers from the Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, have developed a smart gel that responds to multiple stimuli for precise drug release.
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Mar 27, 2025
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RNA interference and nanomedicine join forces to fight dangerous fungal infections
Fungal infections are on the rise globally. According to a study by the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, in 2022, approximately 6.5 million people were infected by a pathogenic fungus, and about 3.8 million died as a result—nearly ...
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Mar 26, 2025
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Sensor technology uses nature's blueprint and machinery to monitor metabolism in body
Life's essential functions are powered by a set of compounds called metabolites, which are involved in every natural process, including producing energy, regulating cell activity and keeping the body's systems in balance. ...
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Mar 26, 2025
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'Magnetic tweezers': Making robotic surgery safer and more precise with a human touch
Imagine if a doctor could remotely do a non-invasive, highly precise medical procedure on her patients using a tiny robot, or microrobot. With a device researchers from SMU and George Washington University created, that is ...
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Mar 26, 2025
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DNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles are poised to bring gene therapy to common chronic diseases
A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
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Mar 25, 2025
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3D nanotech blankets offer new path to clean drinking water
Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous pollutants. Created through a combination of soft chemistry gels and electrospinning—a technique where electrical ...
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Mar 24, 2025
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Magnetic nanoparticles transport drugs deep into tumors to slow cancer growth
Drugs and other treatments can be quite effective at killing cancer cells, yet many fall short as they struggle to penetrate deep into solid tumors due to physical barriers within the tissue. But in a recent study published ...
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Mar 24, 2025
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Nanotech-induced cooling found to improve crop yields in arid climates
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed and combined a new nanoplastic and biodegradable mulch to passively cool greenhouses in hot, arid climates like those in the Middle East.
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Mar 21, 2025
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