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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

Microalgae-derived nanoparticles present an interesting cancer treatment strategy, combining sustainability with targeted ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Inorganic nanoparticles are nanoscale materials composed of inorganic compounds, such as metals, metal oxides, and semiconductors. These nanoparticles typically have sizes ranging from 1 to 100 ...

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