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Novel DNA nanopores can open and close on demand for controlled drug delivery

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at TU Delft and the Max Planck Institute have made a new class of structurally adaptable 'mechanical' pores made from DNA that can transport molecules through cell membranes. These innovative nanopores can open and close on de...

Oct 1, 2024

Siloxane-enhanced nanoparticles unlock precise organ targeting for mRNA therapy

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Penn Engineers have discovered a novel means of directing lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the revolutionary molecules that delivered the COVID-19 vaccines, to target specific tissues, presaging a new era in personalized medicine and gene therapy.

Oct 1, 2024

Light-based microcapillary monitoring sparks innovation in manufacturing and biotechnology

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers have developed a breakthrough technology that uses light to visualize nanoscale glass microcapillary tips, enabling precise and delicate contact with other objects.

Oct 1, 2024

Squid-inspired fabric for temperature-controlled clothing

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Inspired by the dynamic color-changing properties of squid skin, researchers have developed a method to manufacture a heat-adjusting material that is breathable and washable and can be integrated into flexible fabric. The composite material operat...

Oct 1, 2024

Watch water form out of thin air

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers at Northwestern University have successfully observed the formation of water at the molecular level in real-time. This study, which focused on the catalytic properties of palladium, has opened new avenues for understanding and optimizi...

Oct 1, 2024

Novel 2D molecular scaffold technique boosts solar cell efficiency

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Research in the field of material science and electronics relies on the innovative arrangement of molecules or atoms to develop materials with unique properties not found in conventional materials. Two-dimensional (2D) assemblies of π-electronic s...

Oct 1, 2024

Siloxane nanoparticles unlock precise organ targeting for mRNA therapy

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Penn Engineers have discovered a novel means of directing lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the revolutionary molecules that delivered the COVID-19 vaccines, to target specific tissues, presaging a new era in personalized medicine and gene therapy.

Oct 1, 2024

NMR-guided optimization of lipid nanoparticles for enhanced siRNA delivery

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules hold immense potential for treating diseases by silencing specific genes. Encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), siRNA can be delivered efficiently to target cells. However, the effectiveness of these t...

Oct 1, 2024

Carbon dot-based smart soil enhances crop growth by adjusting porosity and structure

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The world’s agricultural systems are under growing pressure to meet the demands of an expanding global population. To address this, farmers have relied heavily on chemical fertilizers to boost crop yields. While effective in the short term, this a...

Oct 1, 2024

The Role of Nanotechnology in Healthcare and Beyond

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanotechnology concerns the control of materials on the atomic or molecular scale and has widely spread through different fields, particularly within the medical one. As we approach the nanoscale – one billionth of a meter – we can create revoluti...

Oct 1, 2024

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