nanoparticle

Small RNA-containing particles in ginger root are found to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and alleviate colitis in mouse guts.

Small microRNA-containing particles found in the plant can boost populations of healthy gut bacteria, and even improve colitis symptoms in mice.

Whether it’s aligning software or prepping samples, researchers share their tips for studying the metabolome with this underused approach.

Researchers use gold nanoparticles to deliver CRISPR-Cas9 and correct a point mutation in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 

Analysis of the bodies of deceased individuals can’t determine what effect these tattoo remnants have on lymph function, but researchers suggest dirty needles aren’t the only risk of the age-old practice.

The high schooler was studying cancer biomarkers in a George Mason University lab when her familial experiences with Lyme disease sparked an idea.

Coating hospital surfaces, surgical equipment, patient implants, and water-delivery systems with nanoscale patterns and particles could curb the rise of hospital-acquired infections.

This research found that coating hospital surfaces with copper helped battle microbes and the infections they spread.

Drug-delivering nanoparticles designed to glow when their target cells die can report on the effectiveness of cancer therapies within just a few hours of treatment, a mouse study shows.

A new nanoparticle-based sunblock is effective, long-lasting, and may eliminate absorption of potentially harmful chemicals into the skin and bloodstream, a mouse study shows.

A microneedle patch automatically releases insulin in response to high glucose levels.

By taking cues from bird feathers, scientists engineer nanoparticle structures that produce striking colors.

Researchers develop a technique to trigger neural activity in culture using light to heat gold nanoparticles.

Nanoparticle-producing bacteria may simplify the diagnosis of cancer and other medical conditions.

Recent developments in cell transfection and molecular delivery technologies

When proverbs come true

Nearly 30 years after the discovery of tiny barrel-shape structures called vaults, their natural functions remain elusive. Nevertheless, researchers are beginning to put these nanoparticles to work in biomedicine.

The incorporation of synthetic nanoparticles into plants can enhance photosynthesis and transform leaves into biochemical sensors.

A synthetic material covered in nano-spikes resembling those found on insect wings is an effective killer of diverse microbes.

Scientists create biocompatible, self-luminescing nanoparticles for in vivo imaging.