Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

Metal nanoparticles will clean the oral cavity from bacteria

The dental rinse developed by Russian scientists heals the composition of the microflora of the oral cavity and destroys up to 83% of soft plaque.

01.06.2017

Nanotechnology

Nanocontainers in the fight against influenza

In order for the therapeutic molecule to get into the right cell and at the same time retain its properties, it needs to be packed in a capsule. Specially for antiviral RNA, it was developed by scientists from TPU.

12.05.2017

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Nanovaccine against cancer

A vaccine based on polymer nanoparticles slows down the growth of mouse models of various malignant tumors and increases the life expectancy of animals.

27.04.2017

Nanotechnology

Nanocapsules against sepsis

Russian researchers have developed an effective method for obtaining and targeted delivery of an anti-inflammatory drug based on human heat shock protein.

27.04.2017

Nanotechnology

Nanosensors have learned to stick to living cells

The new nanodetectors are able to stick to the surface of living cells without damaging them, and transmit information about their thermophysical properties.

21.04.2017

Nanotechnology

Therapeutic spermatozoa

Scientists have developed a technology for modifying sperm cells, which turns them into a means of delivering drugs through the reproductive channels of women.

10.04.2017

Nanotechnology

Revolution in dentistry

Scientists from MISIS and other Russian research centers have created a nanomaterial that prevents the development of caries and protects the tooth from microbes almost forever.

05.04.2017

Nanotechnology

Chemotherapy drugs in microcapsules

Microcapsules developed at the University of Alabama are both a therapeutic agent and a diagnostic contrast agent.

03.04.2017

Nanotechnology

Gold Nanowalls

Nanoparticles can be compared to a sledgehammer for bacteria: they have no defense mechanisms against nanoparticles, and even in theory they cannot develop resistance.

29.03.2017

Nanotechnology

Protein "paper clips" have been introduced into DNA origami

Chemists from the Technological University of Munich have developed a new modification of the DNA origami technique, in which protein fragments act as paper clips.

24.03.2017

Nanotechnology

A "robot amoeba" has been created under the control of DNA

The development is a platform that can be equipped with specified functions by adding sensors, drug tanks or other components to the liposome.

13.03.2017

Nanotechnology

Inlaid with gold by DNA

The researchers demonstrated the process of creating an exact clathrate structure of unprecedented complexity based on gold nanoparticles and "glue" from DNA strands.

10.03.2017

Nanotechnology

The first biological superlenses

To create a biological superlens for visible light, scientists from Bangor University (UK) used a cylindrical fragment of transparent spider silk.

20.02.2017

Nanotechnology

The atomic force microscope was placed on a chip

Engineers from the University of Texas and the University of Newcastle (Australia) have developed an atomic force microscope that fits completely on a small chip.

17.02.2017

Nanotechnology

Protein "bank cells"

In the future, porous protein crystals developed by Japanese bioengineers can be used, for example, for intracellular delivery of drugs or enzymes.

09.02.2017

Nanotechnology

Artificial virus from China will help cure cancer

Chinese scientists have developed a new way to deliver DNA to animal and human cells. To do this, they use nanoparticles, called artificial viruses by the authors.

09.02.2017

Nanotechnology

Accurate to the molecule

The technique has practically no restrictions on the minimum concentration of detectable particles – the sensor is able to see even single protein molecules.

25.01.2017

Nanotechnology

Silicon nanoparticles against cancer

Nanoparticles of porous silicon coated with a thermosensitive polymer can be used as a method of delivering drugs for the treatment of malignant tumors.

24.01.2017

Nanotechnology

A new approach to the manufacture of medical implants

Superhemophobic material is practically not recognized by the body as foreign. This material can be used for the manufacture of surgical implants with a low risk of rejection by the body.

23.01.2017

Nanotechnology

Personalized nanovaccine cured mice of cancer

The use of the method of effective delivery of peptide antigenic vaccines for personalized cancer therapy caused a complete cure of the majority of experimental mice.

09.01.2017