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Isotopically barcoded beads allow for mass serological analysis of up to 18,000 measurements at once
on June 5, 2025 at 8:39 pm
Current methods of antibody detection, such as conventional serological assays, are limited in terms of the amount of information they can process in a single test. Although more recent techniques have made it possible to increase the number of simultaneous measurements, they are still restricted by interference in the detection signals.
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Electrospun polymer fiber mats enable controlled release of antibacterial drugs for wound care
on June 5, 2025 at 7:50 pm
A good drug should cure without harming. A lot depends, however, not so much on the therapeutic substance itself, as on the way it is administered—it should precisely reach the affected area, in a specific amount, for a sufficiently long period of time. This is exactly how mats made of polymer fibers containing the antibacterial metronidazole work.
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New nanoparticle-based genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis
on June 5, 2025 at 7:07 pm
Scientists have made a key breakthrough in treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic therapies directly to the lungs, opening promising possibilities for patients with conditions like lung cancer and cystic fibrosis.
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‘In-insect synthesis’: Caterpillar factories produce fluorescent nanocarbons
on June 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Researchers led by Kenichiro Itami at the RIKEN Pioneering Research Institute (PRI) / RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) have successfully used insects as mini molecule-making factories, marking a breakthrough in chemical engineering.
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Tiny ‘heat bombs’ made from biodegradable polymers could precisely target and treat diseased cells
on June 5, 2025 at 5:04 pm
Cornell researchers have developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, which are then activated by near-infrared laser. The technology could lead to precise and noninvasive diagnostics and therapeutics, perhaps to fight cancer.