Nanotechnology

Integrating phytomedicine and nanotechnology in managing COVID-19 related heart disease

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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

KIST Develops Full-Color-Emitting Upconversion Nanoparticle Technology for Color Displays with Ultra-High Color Reproducibility

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Newswise — Upconversion Dr. Ho Seong Jang and colleagues at the Extreme Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an upconversion nanoparticle technology that introduces a core@multi-shell nanostructure, a multilayer structure in which multiple layers of shells surround a central core particle, and enables high color purity RGB … Read more

US unveils new low-cost nanomaterials for faster carbon capture

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In a groundbreaking study, a research team from the USA has expanded the potential of carbon capture by showing that multiple abundant materials can effectively pull CO₂ straight from the air. The researchers from Illinois’ Northwestern University introduced new, low-cost materials to facilitate moisture-swing direct air capture (DAC), which traps and releases carbon dioxide depending … Read more

Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Drives Professor’s Breakthroughs

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Northeastern professor Mansoor Amiji was elected a 2024 lifetime fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for distinguished achievements over the course of his career. Share this story Copy Link Link Copied! Email Facebook LinkedIn Twitter WhatsApp Reddit Professor of pharmaceutical sciences Mansoor Amiji collaborates with physicians and industry to turn research … Read more

Nanotechnology innovation aims to improve breast cancer treatment

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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

Nanotechnology offers new hope for treating Neglected Tropical Diseases

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Introduction Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant health burden in tropical and subtropical regions, with limited treatment options and diagnostic capabilities. These diseases are often neglected in research and policy, yet they contribute to high mortality and morbidity worldwide. Nanotechnology, particularly the conjugation of nanomaterials with drugs, presents an innovative approach to improving both … Read more

University of Oulu advances biosensor technology for disease detection

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The University of Oulu is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge biosensor technology that could revolutionize the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The multidisciplinary research project, Next-Generation Molecular Sensors, led by Professor Caglar Elbuken, has secured nearly one million euros in funding from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation to support a three-year research … Read more

DNA Motors Reach 30 nm/s Speeds

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Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins? Credit: Illustration by Takanori Harashima Researchers leverage their understanding of molecular motors to improve nanoscale artificial motors, aiming to bridge the speed gap between artificial motors and motor proteins. DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly what they sound like: tiny artificial motors that harness the structures of … Read more

Nanopore-Based Tool Enables Single Molecule Disease Detection

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Archyde Nanopore Technology: A Revolution in Disease Diagnostics? Table of Contents 1. Nanopore Technology: A Revolution in Disease Diagnostics? 2. Fast and Accurate Disease Detection 3. beyond Diagnostics: advancing Protein Research 4. Nanopore Technology: ​A Breakthrough⁣ in Molecular Diagnostics Scientists at UC ​Riverside have created a groundbreaking nanopore-based tool⁢ that could transform the ⁤landscape of … Read more