Polymer-protein conjugates unify the benefits of both the synthetic and biological worlds.
Health
Exploiting synergies – multimodal nonlinear imaging in the biomedical sciences
Multimodal nonlinear microscopy has matured to a key imaging modality in life science and biomedicine.
Vibrational molecular pathology
IR and Raman spectral imaging can distinguish between tissue types, disease types and stages, and even identify the primary tumors from spectral patterns observed in metastatic cells.
Combining nanotechnology to better image human tissue
Researchs show that combining nanoparticles and DNA nanotechnology can amplify the signal obtained from imaging the extracellular matrix.
Fumed silica nanoparticles to functionalise artificial organs
Fumed silica nanoparticles are functionalised to have ‘tethering’ proteins and link bioactive groups to induce biomimicry.
Electron-beam lithography: an old dog with new tricks
Technique finds new use in patterning polymers to control cells and proteins.
Inspired by mussels – titanium-adhesive polymer nanoparticles as surface-releasing system
A novel approach is presented for making polymer nanoparticles that can release dual osteogenic growth factors while adhering to Ti surfaces.
A better way to decontaminate medical supplies
Research investigates the antimicrobial efficiency of microwave plasma processed air with manifold RNS against vegetative bacteria and bacterial endospores.
Getting under the skin: hydrogels for monitoring oxygen levels
Oxygen-responsive hydrogels for non-invasive subcutaneous oxygen monitoring is reported by Prof. Jon Lovell and co-workers at the University of Buffalo.
Macromolecular prodrugs for controlled delivery of ribavirin
Conjugation of ribavirin to a carrier polymer prevents association of the drug with the red blood cells and thus overcomes the origin of the main side effect.
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