Enhancing atherosclerosis diagnosis using ultrasmall calcium carbonate nanoparticles
Atherosclerosis is characterized by the hardening of blood vessels, especially certain arteries, due to the local buildup of fibers and lipids (mainly cholesterol) in the inner wall of an artery, causing it to narrow. It is a complex disease that can.....»»
Spinning up control: Propeller shape helps direct nanoparticles, researchers say
Self-propelled nanoparticles could potentially advance drug delivery and lab-on-a-chip systems—but they are prone to go rogue with random, directionless movements. Now, an international team of researchers has developed an approach to rein in the s.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of oobleck—strange stuff that’s both liquid and solid
Scientists tested hypothesis with dense suspensions of piezoelectric nanoparticles. Enlarge / "Oobleck" is a classic kitchen science example of a shear-thickening non-Newtonian fluid. (credit: Screenshot/PBS) Oobleck has.....»»
Nanodiamonds can block tumor metastasis in mice, study shows
Nanodiamonds are 2–8 nm carbon nanoparticles, which can be easily functionalized with various chemical groups like carboxylic groups or drugs. Previous research has shown that actively dividing cells are more likely to absorb nanodiamonds and that.....»»
Study shows the ability of some molecules to modify the surface of nanoparticles
Nanoparticles have unique properties that make them exceptional tools with a variety of applications, from medicine to electronics. One of the lesser-known facts about them is that their surface plays a crucial role in their behavior and functionalit.....»»
Revolutionizing plant disease diagnosis: Pre-trained models outperform traditional methods
Diagnosing plant disease is essential to meet the world's growing food demand, which is expected to increase with a population of 9.1 billion by 2050. Diseases can reduce crop yields by 20–40%, so early detection is critical. Traditional disease id.....»»
Enhancing rice biomass estimation with UAV-based models
Aboveground biomass (AGB) of rice, vital for carbon pool and yield estimation, is traditionally measured through labor-intensive manual sampling. Recent advancements employ remote sensing, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to derive veget.....»»
Enhancing the immunosuppressive properties of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have great potential for the treatment of various immune diseases due to their unique immunomodulatory properties. However, MSCs exposed to the harsh inflammatory environment of damaged tissue after intravenous transplan.....»»
CRONT: Empowering optical tweezers with "biometric eyes"
Optothermal nanotweezers, an innovative optical manipulation technique over the past decade, have revolutionized classical optical manipulation by efficiently capturing a broader spectrum of nanoparticles. While this technique has been primarily used.....»»
Improved air quality could enhance natural carbon sequestration by plants
Reducing pollution from aerosol particles would improve air quality. It could also increase the amount of sunlight accessible to plants—enhancing their ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigate climate change......»»
Adding calcium to soils can help increase organic matter, trap more carbon
Farmers add calcium to their soil for many reasons related to increasing crop yields—including regulating pH and improving soil structure......»»
Gold nanoparticles and light could melt venous malformations away
Venous malformations—tissues made up largely of abnormally shaped veins—are often difficult to treat, especially when located in sensitive areas like the eyes, face, and genitourinary organs. In the worst cases, the lesions are disfiguring and ca.....»»
Enhancing the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles against pathogens by using tea extracts
Researchers at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPC PAS) have demonstrated that green tea–silver nanoparticles as a powerful tool against pathogens such as bacteria and yeast. Their work is published in Nanosca.....»»
Research reveals molecular mechanism of asymmetric calcium-sensitive receptor activation
Calcium-sensing receptors (CaSRs), widely distributed in tissues and organs such as parathyroid glands, intestines, bones and kidneys, sense the concentration of calcium ions in the blood and maintain the calcium balance in the human body. CaSR is so.....»»
Maria Menounos reveals a pancreatic cancer symptom she noticed a year before diagnosis
Maria Menounos reveals a pancreatic cancer symptom she noticed a year before diagnosis.....»»
Crispr gene editing shown to permanently lower high cholesterol
Folks with hereditary high cholesterol would be able avoid lifelong medication. Enlarge / Histological section of an artery suffering from atherosclerosis (credit: James Cavallini/Getty Images) In a small initial test in.....»»
Enhancing mainframe security with proven best practices
Mainframe systems have served as the bedrock of enterprise networks for years, standing unmatched in terms of reliability, scalability, and data protection. However, security risks have become a pressing concern as the digital landscape evolves, emer.....»»
Researchers highlight advancements in biomedical research with enzyme-activated fluorescent probes
Enzymes, essential for normal cellular and physiological functions, are implicated in various diseases like cancer and diabetes due to their abnormal activity. Therefore, tracking enzyme activity is a valuable strategy for the diagnosis and monitorin.....»»
Illumio CloudSecure addresses attacks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Illumio has expanded its Zero Trust Segmentation Platform with Illumio CloudSecure, enhancing its segmentation portfolio to address attacks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Now through a single console, organizations can more quickly reduc.....»»
Lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to T cells hold promise against autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune disorders are among the most prevalent chronic diseases across the globe. Emerging treatments for autoimmune disorders focus on "adoptive cell therapies," or those using cells from a patient's own body to achieve immunosuppression. These t.....»»
Climate predictions require increasingly accurate information on atmospheric particles
While knowledge of the mechanisms and dynamics of the growth of atmospheric nanoparticles has increased enormously in the 21st century, extensive models predicting climate change do not yet consider with enough accuracy the effect of nanoparticles on.....»»