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Label-free fluorosensor detects enteroviral RNA with high selectivity and sensitivity
on April 4, 2025 at 4:40 pm
In a significant advancement, researchers from the Nanoscience Center (NSC) at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have unveiled an innovative, label-free ratiometric fluorosensor designed for the selective and sensitive detection of enteroviral RNA. The research promises to deliver even more advanced and effective detection methods, reinforcing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing global health challenges.
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Dialysis device that uses nanoelectrokinetic technology could be used as portable artificial kidney
on April 3, 2025 at 8:20 pm
A research team has developed a compact peritoneal dialysis device that can be utilized as a portable artificial kidney. This research was published on March 29 in the journal Journal of Nanobiotechnology.
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Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for a one-two knockout punch
on April 3, 2025 at 7:56 pm
Drug-carrying DNA aptamers can deliver a one-two punch to leukemia by precisely targeting the elusive cancer stem cells that seed cancer relapses, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report.
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Engineers develop a way to mass manufacture nanoparticles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors
on April 3, 2025 at 4:41 pm
Polymer-coated nanoparticles loaded with therapeutic drugs show significant promise for cancer treatment, including ovarian cancer. These particles can be targeted directly to tumors, where they release their payload while avoiding many of the side effects of traditional chemotherapy.
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Bacteria-enhanced graphene oxide nanoparticles provide triple-action tumor eradication
on April 3, 2025 at 3:43 pm
Modern cancer treatments have evolved beyond traditional chemotherapy to include targeted approaches such as immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and photothermal therapy. Graphene oxide (GO), known for its biocompatibility, high photothermal conversion efficiency, and large surface area, has emerged as a promising material for both drug delivery and thermal-based tumor destruction. However, its clinical application remains limited due to challenges in dispersibility and large-scale production.