A type of nanoparticle called a metal organic framework (MOF) could be used to deliver vaccines and act as an adjuvant. Researchers find these particles provoke a strong immune response by activating ...

We’re talking about using materials engineered at the molecular level to help us diagnose diseases earlier, deliver drugs ...

Nanobiotechnology is driving a new era in the life sciences, where the intersection of engineered nanomaterials and biology is catalyzing major advances in ...

The selective bond-breaking powers of enzymes bring new versatility for building nanoparticles with a wide range of technical and medical potential. The selective bond-breaking powers of enzymes bring ...

Scientists have found a way to boost terahertz technology using particles thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand.

The protein nanoparticles could help doctors treat cancer and genetic diseases without using modified viruses, which sometimes have harmful side effects. (Nanowerk News) In a demonstration that helps ...

Lipid nanoparticles deliver mRNA to insulin-producing beta cells, prompting them to express a protective protein that shields them from autoimmune attack. (Nanowerk News) Research on preventing type 1 ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Many vaccines, including vaccines for hepatitis B and whooping cough, consist of fragments of viral or bacterial proteins. These vaccines often include other molecules called ...

An exploration of how targeted nanoparticles and artificial intelligence algorithms combine to locate prostate cancer earlier ...

A biodegradable nanoparticle rinse made of starch, iron, and tannic acid outperforms water at stripping residues and doubles ...