Researchers have found that the pharmacokinetic profiles of gold nanoparticles indicate the blood concentration kinetics.
New hydrogel delivery system improves stem cell treatment
Injectable cell delivery system developed by Stanford researchers improves cell delivery and retention.
Models of Human Muscles from Protein-Engineered Biomaterials
Researchers have engineered a protein biomaterial to generate mimics of human skeletal muscle to study the effect of injury and disease on this tissue.
Protocells – A Versatile Drug Delivery Platform
A new hybrid nanoarchitecture has been developed to allow the use of protein toxins such as ricin in cancer treatment.
Biomimetic Fibrous Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
Researchers from Imperial College, London, have now developed a series of modified g-PGA polyester scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.
Catching up with Younan Xia
Professor Younan Xia talks with Materials Views about his move to Georgia Tech and the new direction of his research.
Growing a Tumour in a Pearl Drop
Living cells within a liquid marble can form aggregate structures know as cancer cell spheroids that can be used as model tumours.
Deceptive Viruses Trick Their Way Into Cells
Biomineralization-based virus shell engineering for functional modification of viruses to be used in cancer virotherapy or for vaccines
Explosive Delivery Vehicles for Endosomal Release
Photo-induced endosomal release of drugs from a colloidal mesoporous silica platform using singlet oxygen to breakdown lipid envelopes.
Rapid Virus Detection through Immobilization on Nanomaterials
Proof-of-concept localization of the Hendra virus demonstrates point-of-care detection of viruses to facilitate better control of epidemics.