A nanomaterial engineered by researchers at Duke can help regulate chloride levels in nerve cells that contribute to chronic pain, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury.
Health
Better contrast between good and bad
Alexander Poellinger from Charité in Berline researchers the potential of near-infrared imaging using optical contrast agents for diagnosing breast cancer.
Oral delivery of colon cancer drug
Scientists use micorencapsulated polymer nanoparticles to deliver the colon cancer drug 5-fluorouracil through the digestive system.
Bone repair: new templating technique for hydrogel scaffold
Researchs developed new method to fabricate a biodegradable, hydrogel-based integrated bi-layered scaffold for bone and cartilage repair.
New organic metamaterials developed with mechanical metaproperties
A new hydrogel created by Cornell researchers is so soft that it can flow like a liquid and then return to its original shape.
NanoString Completes Issuance of $15.3 Million Series E Preferred Stock
Proceeds will be used to support the expansion of NanoString’s existing life sciences business and its first commercial launch in molecular diagnostics.
Polymeric nanoparticles for next generation vaccines
Polymer nano- and microparticles can be used to develop new vaccines for disorders such as cancer and HIV.
Reviewing a Sticky Issue: Tissue Adhesives and Wound Sealants
Reviewing the development of tissue adhesives and sealants and examining the latest advances.
Naturally occurring fungus nanoparticles have potential for cancer therapy
Naturally occurring bioactive nanoparticles derived from a carnivorous fungus could have potential for application in cancer therapy.
Polymeric nanoparticles used to treat pediatric cancer
Research team in the US have reported promising findings on the potential for nanotechnology to deliver chemotherapeutic agents.
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