Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver. The findings raise concerns about potential health risks in people and point to the need for more research. As plastic breaks down, it forms micro- (<5 mm) and … Read more
Nanomedicines, especially those based on nanoparticles, are revolutionizing healthcare in terms of both diagnostics and therapeutics. These particles, often containing metals like iron or gold, can serve as contrast agents in medical imaging, act as nutritional supplements, and even function as carriers for drug delivery. Thanks to their unique properties plus careful engineering, nanomedicines can … Read more
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection represents a critical intersection of viral-induced inflammation and cardiovascular pathology. This review explores the dual mechanisms driving SARS-CoV-2-associated ACS and evaluates emerging therapeutic strategies, including phytomedicine and nanotechnology, to address both viral and cardiovascular complications. SARS-CoV-2 and ACS pathogenesis SARS-CoV-2 infection exacerbates ACS through systemic inflammation, … Read more
Researchers have created a new kind of nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer, while also helping prevent tumors from coming back. The study, published in the journal Nano Letters, explores a way to make high-intensity focused ultrasound less harmful to healthy tissues. Oregon Health & Science University was the first hospital in Oregon to offer … Read more
Announcing a new article publication for the BIO Integration journal. Lipid-based Nanoparticles (LBNPs) have emerged as a transformative approach in cancer treatment, offering innovative drug delivery solutions that enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. This study highlights how LBNPs have been used to overcome the limitations of traditional chemotherapy and improve patient outcomes by exploring … Read more
University of Queensland researchers are designing nanotechnology they believe could improve how we treat the most aggressive form of breast cancer. Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu and his team are developing novel nanoparticles that could dramatically increase the effectiveness of immunotherapies when treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC is aggressive, fast-growing and accounts for 30 per … Read more
New magnetic nanoparticles in the shape of a cube sandwiched between two pyramids represent a breakthrough for treating ovarian tumors and possibly other types of cancer, according to the Oregon State University researchers who developed them. The scientists say the study underscores the importance of shape in magnetic nanoparticle design and that the findings will … Read more
On the eve of 2020, the world was rocked by news of an emerging epidemic. In the coming months, as scientists scrambled for answers, pandemonium swept like waves across the borders of six continents.1 Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com Five years later, we can tell the tale of using the tools of science, we were able … Read more
Modifying the physical characteristics of microscopic biomaterials to interact seamlessly with the body’s tissues could unlock safer and more effective cancer treatments, according to Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. In an online review slated for the Feb. 10 issue of the Journal of Controlled Release, a research team led by DaeYong … Read more
A new way to neutralize the coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered by researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Tartu. Certain mineral nanoparticles were found to damage the membrane of the virus, making it less able to enter human cells. The mode of action that is demonstrated … Read more