Photothermal therapies utilize photosensitizing agents to convert applied light into heat. This release of energy results in localized damage to targeted cells or other therapeutic effects. Plasmonic ...

Wounds that do not heal are often caused by bacterial infections and are particularly dangerous for the elderly and people ...

Adding bacteria-killing nanoparticles to vinegar could help treat multiple infections—and potentially help fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The biodegradable polymer Poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is widely regarded as safe for use in medical applications, seeing common use in the creation of particles used in in vivo studies.

When a wound turns septic, healing can quickly become a battle. Antibiotics have been the go-to defense for decades, but abuse has created bacteria that are resistant.

Along with biocompatibility, MSNs boast a high surface area and facile surface tunability. The former has led to MSNs being described as "nanosponges", as their high surface area allows particles to ...

When designing a nanoparticle-enabled drug delivery system, many intersecting considerations must be taken into account, such as the target location of the drug payload, the method of delivery, uptake ...

An Australian research team has achieved an advanced materials breakthrough that opens the door to a new generation of nanodrug applications. From drug delivery, to diagnostics, to gene editing and ...

One of the biggest advantages of the new polymer-based nanoparticles over current lipid-based models is the potential for low ...

A novel class of light-sensitive nanoparticles may one day enable new approaches to medical imaging. They were developed by a ...

The new approach allows researchers to identify and optimize material recipes to more effectively encapsulate ...

A new vapor-phase method creates solvent-free amorphous organic nanoparticles in a single step, offering precise control over ...