Developing Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

The challenges in diagnostics and therapeutics differ, with diagnostics focused on detection and location, while therapeutics focus on targeted delivery. Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in both aspects, allowing for the creation of multifunctional materials with unique diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Examples of nanotechnology-based diagnostic tools are the Verigene system and nano-flares, while spherical nucleic…

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Nanotechnology Breakthrough Makes Cancer Immunotherapy More Effective Against Solid Tumors

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a nanotechnology platform that can sensitize solid tumor cells to immunotherapy by artificially attaching an activation molecule to the surface of tumor cells, triggering an immune response. The approach, called bispecific tumor-transforming nanoconjugate (BiTN), has the potential to be a universal strategy for…

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Functionalization and composition of graphene-based materials: effective approach to improvement tribological performance as lubricant additives

V. Baigi a, M. Sam a, B. Dashtipour a,b, A. Ghasemi Yeklangi a, S. Akbari a,b,c aNanoSciTec GmbH, Hermann Weinhauser str. 67, Munich, 81867, Germany bGreen International World Ltd, 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom c BioMedEx GmbH, weyringerg 37 Stiege 1, 1040, Wein, Austria Abstract Recently, because friction has a detrimental effect on longevity,…

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Scientists invent biobatteries that can be powered inside the human body

Functional ingestible capsules hold promise for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications. However, the lack of realistic and practical power supply solutions has severely hampered the development of capturable electronics. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have great potential as power sources for such devices, as the intestinal environment maintains a constant internal temperature and neutral…

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How nanomedicine is revolutionizing care for cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease CVD is a leading cause of death worldwide and poses a significant challenge for patients, clinicians and researchers. CVD includes various diseases that affect the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Nanomedicine is an exciting field aimed at improving patient outcomes through breakthrough therapeutics, imaging tools, and ex vivo diagnostics. In a study recently…

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A review of Influence of MoS2 on the tribological characteristics of diamond-like carbon coatings

B. Dashtipour a,b, V. Baigi a, F. Asgari a, M. Sam a, M. Shojaei a, S. Akbari a,b aNanoSciTec GmbH, Hermann Weinhauser str. 67, Munich, 81867, Germany bGreen International World Ltd, 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom Abstract Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are increasingly used on machine parts due to their excellent friction and wear…

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Nanotechnology in Medicine: Technology trends

Nanomedicine is a combination of nanotechnology and the drug itself, which must meet standard regulatory milestones. This includes proven safety and efficacy based on preclinical and clinical studies. Listed below are the key technology trends impacting the topic of nanotechnology in medicine, identified by GlobalData. Targeting of Nanotechnology Improving the ability of nanotechnology to target…

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