Visualization of cells contributing to disease or cell therapy is critical for the success of regenerative medicine. Genetically encoded iron-associated proteins detectable with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be utilized for cell tracking in the brain, heart, and cancer.
Different shaped plant viruses and bacteriophages can be used to deliver nucleic acids into the cell for disease treatment
Ingestion of engineered nanomaterials is inevitable due to their addition to food and prevalence in food packaging and domestic products such as toothpaste and sunscreen.
CT imaging enables real-time, non-invasive tracking of therapeutic cells labeled with gold nanoparticles. (Image credit: Africa Studio/Shutterstock)
Malignant brain tumors are heterogeneous and invasive, with high morbidity and mortality rates. The main challenge associated in treating such tumors is the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which actively filters out molecules entering from the blood stream. (Image credit: Triff/Shutterstock)
DNA and RNA (nucleic acids) interference therapies have the potential to treat many human diseases.
Magnetic hybrid nanomaterials combining magnetic nanomaterials and extra functional nanocomponents not only exhibit magnetic properties but also act as important biomedical agents.
A new review highlights progress in nanophotonic optical trapping and manipulation technologies with a focus on high-throughput applications in the biosciences.
Nanotechnology possesses great potential to overcome shortcomings of existing strategies for safe and effective retinal drug delivery.
A recent review discusses the emerging nanomedications and therapies with potential to alter Duchenne’s fatal outcome.
Quantum entanglement visualized for the first time ever
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