A library of well-defined random and block copolymers was used to study the attachment of HeLa and HEK cells.
Glycocluster Design Could Lead to Targeted Drug Delivery
Japanese researchers have developed a way to engineer glycan complexes in a way that allows the molecules to be transported preferentially to specific organs of the body.
Blood–Brain Migration and Tracking with Photonic Theranostics
Drug carriers capable of easily crossing the BBB are being explored by a team working across locations in South Korea and the USA.
A new route for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Intraperitoneally administered biointerface-camouflaged upconversion nanoparticles can pave the way for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer through multimodal contrast enhanced imaging.
Analytical Trident in the Fight Against Glioma
Researchers present the use of Au@MIL-88(Fe) nanoparticles that serve as triple-modality imaging agents, in CT, MRI, and PA imaging of gliomas.
One Step Further towards Diagnosing Dengue at the Point-Of-Care
Paper-polymer hybrid material-based lateral flow assays are there to offer highly sensitive, semi-quantitative detection of dengue infection at the point-of-care.
Scientists develop new mouse model to aid Zika virus research
Mice with healthy immune systems could provide new insights into Zika virus pathology and treatment.
Tiny electronic device can monitor heart, recognize speech
CU Boulder, Northwestern researchers lead project to measure acoustical vibrations of heart, vocal cords.
Multiple Energy Transfer Pathways Enabling Super-Efficient Broadband Upconversion
Upconversion holds promise for applications ranging from photovoltaic cells to bioimaging.
Ratiometric imaging of intact and disrupted nanocarriers
Researchers from Canada have used structure-dependent dual-wavelength emission to distinguish between intact and disrupted nanocarriers with ratiometric imaging.