Researchers from Finland and the USA, have developed two multistage nanovaccines constructed of two biomaterials and either a biological cancer cell membrane (CCM) or a model antigen
Programmable vaccine release from silk microneedles
Implantable silk composite microneedles for programmable vaccine release kinetics and enhanced immunogenicity in transcutaneous immunization.
New microparticles to improve flu vaccines
An antigen delivery system based on quaternized chitosan hydrogel microparticles has been developed at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Polymer film could deliver safer vaccines more easily
Polymer film that gradually releases DNA coding for viral proteins could offer a better alternative to traditional vaccines.
Polymeric nanoparticles for next generation vaccines
Polymer nano- and microparticles can be used to develop new vaccines for disorders such as cancer and HIV.
Blocking key protein halts spread of cervical cancer tumors
New findings shed light on how cervical cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, opening the door for treatments that could stop the process.
A bacteria-killing virus may be the solution to antibacterial surfaces
Harnessing bacteriophages’ natural prowess, scientists crafted an antibacterial material for use in medicine and the food industry.
A blood sampling device inspired by leeches
Collecting blood in a painless and minimally-invasive way may soon be possible with this prototype suction cup device.
Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment
A potent antibody therapy derived from llamas was found to broadly neutralize numerous strains of HIV-1.
Say goodbye to food allergies with this nanoparticle therapy
Encapsulating allergens in nanoparticles was found to reprogram the immune system, suppressing severe reactions to food allergies.