by Miriam Krause For many of us, our news feeds and personal conversations have been dominated this week by COVID-19. The disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been in the …
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Nanoparticles Delivering Drugs Through the Skin
by Denise Williams edited by Alicia McGeachy Did you know that the skin is the body’s largest organ? It covers about 1.8 square meters!1 It serves as the body’s outermost protective layer by limiting the …
Ep 2. Viruses: Biology’s Nanoparticles
In this episode, we talk with scientist MG Finn about how viruses are like (and unlike) nanoparticles, and some of the ways researchers want to use viruses to fight disease.
Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer Treatment
by Ellen Purdy edited by Joe Buchman Although nanomedicine may sound like something out of a science fiction film, it is already being put to use in treating a range of human illnesses. Magnetic nanoparticles …
Nanorobots can play nanosoccer and a whole lot more
by Jared Bozich edited by Juli Troiano In the excitement of the FIFA World Cup last summer, I found myself asking, “does soccer relate to nanotechnology in any way?” After doing some research, my honest …
Teeny Tiny Motors That Fit in Your Body
by Merve Doğangün Imagine tiny gadgets wandering around in your bloodstream, travelling into your cells to seek out infections and fight diseases… Does it sound too fantastic to be true? Let’s explore just how close …
Liposuction and Gold Nanoparticles
by Hilena Frew Scientists have discovered that tiny particles of gold injected into fat tissues can offer a new and potentially safer way to carry out liposuction procedures. Liposuction by definition is the process of …
How do Nanoparticles Enter Cells?
by Jennifer Oritz There is an ovarian cancer drug called DOXIL that is delivered to cells in a nanoparticle made of molecules of fat. But, how does the nanoparticle enter the cell? According to a …
What is Color and How Can It Help Kill Cancer Cells?
by Mimi Hang Spring is officially here and I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to welcome back COLOR: the bright rays of sunshine, the baby blue sky, the lively green grass, and of …
Nanomedicine Explainer – My Cat is in a Clinical Trial
by Ben Meyer I present to you my cat, Graboid. She has nanoparticles coursing through her veins, and those nanoparticles may save her life. Grabby is 14 years old. She was not featured at the …