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The Process Behind Cancer Immunotherapy Triggered Intestinal Inflammation

A recent study shows a key mechanism by which anti-CTLA-4 antibodies create inflammatory toxicities during anticancer immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies: microbiota-reactive T cells cause colitis in mice harboring the microbiota of wild-caught mice after CTLA-4 blockade.

8 Jan 2024

New Nanostructure for Tumor-Specific Multimodal Theranostics

A nanostructure enhancing tumor detection and treatment has been innovatively developed by a research team led by Prof. Zhengyan Wu at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science.

28 Dec 2023

Using Nanotechnology to Study Tumor Physiology

Pablo S. Valera, a pre-PhD researcher, completed a study just published in PNAS. The study highlights the potential of Surface-Enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) in investigating metabolites released by cancer cells.

19 Dec 2023

New Chemosensor Rapidly Detects Lethal Pulmonary Disease

Patients who suffer from certain long-term diseases might have to wait years to receive an accurate diagnosis. For instance, numerous pulmonary and cardiovascular problems can present with symptoms similar to shortness of breath.

18 Dec 2023

A Novel “Nano-Micro Composite” Approach to Vaccine Delivery

The Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) researchers have developed a novel vaccination delivery strategy called “nano-micro composite.” Using nano-micro composite multilevel structures, they have created a single-dose, dry powder, inhalable vaccine platform based on this concept.

18 Dec 2023

Nanoparticles Could Help Boost Body's Ability to Fight Cancer

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered small particles that enhance therapeutic cancer vaccinations, which train the immune system to fight cancerous growths.

15 Dec 2023

Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery System for Inflammation

Dr Yu Zheng, together with her graduate student Qin Qin (from the Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University), developed and wrote the review.

14 Dec 2023

Llama Nanobodies Have Norovirus Neutralizing Powers

Human noroviruses cause acute gastroenteritis, a worldwide health issue for which no vaccines or antiviral drugs are available.

11 Dec 2023

Nanomaterial with “Light Switch” Targets Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria

The emergence of multi-drug resistance bacteria and healthcare-associated infections are frequent issues in the treatment of suppurating wounds. A group of researchers has created a bactericidal nanomaterial that can be used against either Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria.

6 Dec 2023

Tiny Capsules With Big Potential: Self-Folding Polymers Boost MRI Imaging and Cancer Treatment

Self-folding polymers containing gadolinium forming nanosized complexes could be the key to enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and next-generation drug delivery, as demonstrated by scientists at Tokyo Tech.

5 Dec 2023