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Interfacing System Can Help Differentiate Single Cancerous Cell from Normal Cell Using Graphene

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have shown that they can distinguish a single hyperactive cancerous cell from a normal cell by interfacing brain cells onto graphene. This could lead to the development of a simple, noninvasive tool for early diagnosis of cancer.

20 Dec 2016

Multifunctional RNA Nanoparticles Could Overcome Treatment Resistance in Breast Cancer

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine have been able to generate multifunctional RNA nanoparticles that could overcome treatment resistance in breast cancer, potentially making existing treatments more effective in these patients.

15 Dec 2016

Nanotechnology Advancement for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Liver Cancer

The American Cancer Society reports that every year, over 700,000 new liver cancer cases are diagnosed globally.

30 Nov 2016

‘Nanocarriers’ Loaded to Transport Cancer Drugs and Imaging Particles to Tumor Site

A conundrum of cancer is the ability of a tumor to use the human body as a human shield to deflect treatment. Tumors develop around normal organs and tissues, which gives doctors few options, but to damage, remove, or poison healthy parts of the body trying to fight back the cancer with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.

30 Nov 2016

Nanopolymer-Altered Protein Array can Detect Cancer

An innovative technique to detect particular types of proteins that act as indicators for cancer and other diseases was recently developed by a biochemist at Purdue University.

17 Nov 2016

Miniature Super Magnets Could Help Advance Drug Delivery

Microscopic crystals could soon be transporting drugs within a person’s body, taking them directly to diseased organs. This was thought to be unachievable in the past, as the crystals, which possess special magnetic attributes, were so tiny that scientists were not able to manipulate their movement.

15 Nov 2016

Silver-Titanium Nanoparticle Coatings on Leather Could Improve Antimicrobial Properties

Traditional leather manufacturing requires the use of several toxic chemicals, such as halogenated flame retardants or organic antimicrobial solvents, which cause pollution.

10 Nov 2016

Employing Nanocellulose in Reinforced Plastics and Dental Regenerative Medicine

Imagine taking one of earth’s most abundant natural materials and extracting its strength to transform heaviest objects to be lightweight, to use as a substitute for synthetic materials, or to employ it in scaffolding to grow bone in oral health care, a rapidly growing area of science.

8 Nov 2016

Gold Nanoparticles Engineered to Deliver Two Lethal Shots to Cancer

A new laboratory research presented at the 2016 National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer conference talks about how tagging gold nanoparticles with a minute dose of radiation has been helpful in tracing the precious metal as it delivers a drug directly into the core of cancer cells.

8 Nov 2016