Research mimic the progression of inflammation/infection on a sensor to investigate how biomolecular dynamics change in the local microenvironment.
Health
AFM-based nanoindentation reveals the inner workings of cryogels
Researchers from the IPF Dresden have developed and applied a nanoindentation method to quantify the stiffness of a sponge-like biohybrid hydrogel material.
New hydrogel promotes bone growth on titanium implants
New gel to promote bone growth on implants used in orthopaedic and dental surgical procedures.
Evaluating chemotherapeutic response in breast cancer
The need to develop biocompatible and biodegradable materials has intensified as the fields of bioengineering and regenerative medicine come of age.
Glutathione-sensitive nanoparticles get drugs straight to the source of cancer
Korean scientists have developed a tumor-targeted, bioreducible nanoparticle system that can deliver cytotoxic anticancer drugs to tumor tissues.
Anti-cancer system bursts nanoballoons with lasers
New drug delivery method targets cancer cells – not the entire body – and limits chemotherapy side effects.
Cellulose nanofiber paper filters out viruses
Nanofiber material, derived from Cladophora algae, removes virus particles with an efficiency matching that of the best industrial virus filters.
Iron carbide nanoparticles: a new platform for tumor theranostics
New core/shell structure nanoparticles have been reported by a team led by Peking University researchers.
Nucleic Acid Delivery: Past, Present, and Future Trends
Polycations that are degradable by reduction of disulfide bonds can be used as nucleic acid delivery vehicles.
A Chemical Switch for Physical Release
Structural transformations of nanoscale boroxines allow the controlled release of guest molecules.
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