Tiny “dots” that transform light have the potential to drive big advancements. A new material, crafted in the seldom-explored convergence of organic and inorganic chemistry, holds promise to not just enhance the efficiency of solar panels, but also could also usher in the next generation of cancer treatments. Described in a paper published recently [...]
Excessive activation of inflammasomes is associated with various diseases, including gout, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, and type 2 diabetes. Given the pivotal role of macrophages in both inflammasome activation and nanoparticle phagocytosis, the discovery of anti-inflammatory nanoparticles specifically targeting macrophages could more effectively modulated inflammatory response while minimizing off-target effects in other cell types. However, [...]
A tiny robot that can travel deep into the lungs to detect and treat the first signs of cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of Leeds. The ultra-soft tentacle, which measures just 2 millimeters in diameter and is controlled by magnets, can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes and could [...]
Scientists have discovered a new way to activate G-protein coupled receptors from inside cells, a breakthrough that helps develop drugs without side effects. Have you ever wondered how drugs reach their targets and achieve their function within our bodies? Imagine the drug molecule or ligand as a message, and the cell membrane receptor serving [...]
Microscopic materials made of clay designed by researchers at the University of Missouri could be key to the future of synthetic materials chemistry. By enabling scientists to produce chemical layers tailor-made to deliver specific tasks based on the goals of the individual researcher, these materials called nanoclays can be used in a wide variety [...]
A study from Weill Cornell Medicine has shed light on a survival mechanism employed by cancers, which often emit molecules into the bloodstream that cause detrimental changes to the liver. These modifications shift the liver into a state of inflammation, leading to a buildup of fat and hindering its regular detoxifying abilities. The research reveals potential [...]
Summary: Long-term COVID-19 symptoms, including brain fog, can significantly impair mental processes. Over 3,000 participants underwent two rounds of online cognitive testing, focusing on memory, attention, reasoning, processing speed, and motor control. Those with prolonged COVID-19 symptoms saw effects comparable to a 10-year increase in age. Importantly, participants who felt fully recovered after their COVID-19 [...]
LONDON, UK, July 17, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Lion Alternative Energy and The Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for collaboration in developing and commercializing Diamond-Hardness Nano Carbon technology for heart valves for commercially viable markets. Lion's experimental data suggests that their nano-sized diamond-hard [...]
Griffith University researchers have played a key role in using DNA "origami" templates to control the way viruses are assembled. The global team behind the research, titled "DNA-origami-directed virus capsid polymorphism," published in Nature Nanotechnology, developed a way to direct the assembly of virus capsids—the protein shell of viruses—at physiological conditions in a precise and programmable [...]
A new drug, donanemab, is being hailed as a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer's, after a global trial confirms it slows cognitive decline. The antibody medicine helps in the early stages of the disease by clearing a protein that builds up in the brains of people with this type of dementia. Although [...]
