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New hydrogel shrinks tumors in melanoma mice model

Recently, messenger RNA, also called mRNA, vaccines, to combat the COVID-19 infection have made headlines worldwide, but researchers have already been experimenting with mRNA vaccines to prevent or cure other illnesses, including certain types of cancer.

18 Feb 2021

Forensic identification from a single strand of hair

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Shinsuke Kunimura about his latest research which involved combining Raman spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence to identify an individual from a single strand of hair.

From Tokyo University of Science 10 Feb 2021

Novel microscopy system for scanless 3D measurement with submicron resolution

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Tohoku University, Toin University of Yokohama, and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) have succeeded in developing a scanless high-speed holographic fluorescence microscopy system with submicron resolution for a 3D space.

1 Feb 2021

Unique proteomics-based technology can help diagnose breast cancer more accurately

Breast cancer could be identified more precisely than existing methods using blood specimens and exclusive proteomics-based technology.

28 Jan 2021

INRS research team paves the way towards production of green hydrogen

A research team from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has joined forces with French researchers from the Institute of Chemistry and Processes for Energy, Environment and Health (ICPEES), a CNRS-University of Strasbourg joint research lab, to pave the way towards the production of green hydrogen.

25 Jan 2021

New technique helps detect dangerous histamine levels in fish samples

For people buying food products, there is no way to determine the safety and quality of food that is delivered to their plates by existing distribution systems.

20 Jan 2021

New study reveals a troubling aspect of microplastics

As the plastic in our oceans breaks up into smaller and smaller bits without breaking down chemically, the resulting microplastics are becoming a serious ecological problem.

24 Dec 2020

Anti-diarrhea drug could be used to induce cell death in glioblastoma cell lines

The research group led by Dr Sjoerd van Wijk from the Institute of Experimental Cancer Research in Paediatrics at Goethe University already two years ago found evidence indicating that the anti-diarrhea drug loperamide could be used to induce cell death in glioblastoma cell lines.

23 Dec 2020

Scientists use honey bee peptide to design RBC carriers that deliver therapeutic proteins

Most often, protein therapies are more selective and potent toward their biochemical targets when compared to other types of medicines, specifically small molecules.

10 Dec 2020

Scientists develop effective solution to improve direct methanol fuel cell

Because of the many environmental problems caused by the use of fossil fuels, many scientists worldwide are focused on finding efficient alternatives.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers present holographic Raman microscopy for biological sensing applications

Raman spectroscopy is widely used in analytical sciences to identify molecules via their structural fingerprint. In the biological context, the Raman response provides a valuable label-free specific contrast that allows distinguishing different cellular and tissue contents.

1 Dec 2020

UofL researcher finds less toxic way to deliver medicines

University of Louisville researchers have found a less toxic way to deliver medicines by using the natural lipids in plants, particularly grapefruit and ginger.

30 Nov 2020

KAUST researchers develop durable e-skin that can mimic natural functions of human skin

A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real time. Electronic skin, or e-skin, may play an important role in next-generation prosthetics, personalized medicine, soft robotics and artificial intelligence.

30 Nov 2020

Nanoparticles News and Research

New hydrogel shrinks tumors in melanoma mice model

Forensic identification from a single strand of hair

Novel microscopy system for scanless 3D measurement with submicron resolution

Unique proteomics-based technology can help diagnose breast cancer more accurately

INRS research team paves the way towards production of green hydrogen

New technique helps detect dangerous histamine levels in fish samples

New study reveals a troubling aspect of microplastics

Anti-diarrhea drug could be used to induce cell death in glioblastoma cell lines

Scientists use honey bee peptide to design RBC carriers that deliver therapeutic proteins

Scientists develop effective solution to improve direct methanol fuel cell

Researchers present holographic Raman microscopy for biological sensing applications

UofL researcher finds less toxic way to deliver medicines

KAUST researchers develop durable e-skin that can mimic natural functions of human skin

Transparent stretchable PVC film can inactivate novel coronavirus

Gold nanoparticles put spotlight on small drug molecules in live cells

Nanoparticles could be used to deliver drugs to the brain to treat neurodegenerative diseases

Glass surface embedded with self-assembled gold nanoparticles can improve live-cell imaging

Researchers develop a bio-based luminescent wood film to light up future homes

Researchers use new technology to design promising vaccine for COVID-19

New delivery system may treat male infertility

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