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Therapeutic Delivery – News and Features

Microparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2.
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Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Treating Gum Disease in Mouse Model

A study shows that microparticles delivering CCL2 can inhibit bone loss and enhance repair in mice with periodontal disease. This approach shifts focus from bacteria to immune modulation.
Two scientists looking at a laptop screen.
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Combining Miniature Robots for Enhanced Surgical Performance

Researchers have developed a convoy of miniature robots capable of performing endoscopic surgeries. By combining multiple TrainBots with enhanced anti-slip feet, they successfully maneuvered an electrode through a bile duct obstruction.
Scientists looking at PFAS letters through a large microscope
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Covalent Organic Frameworks May Help Speed Up PFAS Degradation

Engineers have developed an innovative way to make covalent organic frameworks (COFs), that have the potential to address significant environmental challenges, including energy storage and pollution control.
An individual holding a vial of gold nanoparticles.
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Better Than Blood Tests? Gold Nanoparticles Show Potential in Assessing Injured Kidneys

A study at UT Dallas reveals that X-ray imaging using gold nanoparticles offers superior accuracy in detecting kidney disease compared to traditional blood tests like BUN and creatinine.
Cells.
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Dynamic DNA Origami Systems Enable Targeted Molecular Cargo Release

Researchers have created DNA origami-based sensors capable of detecting lipid vesicles and delivering molecular cargo using fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET).
A purple-colored electron microscope image of an E.coli bacterium.
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Scientists Develop Microbial Strain That Can Produce Polyester Materials

Researchers have manipulated a metabolic pathway in E.coli to create a strain that can produce an aromatic polyester.
A woman with dark brown eyes looks into the camera.
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Gene Therapy Shows Promise as Glaucoma Treatment in Animal Study

Scientists have developed a highly promising gene therapy to treat glaucoma – a debilitating eye condition that can lead to complete vision loss.
A needle bursting into a vaccine vial.
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Researchers Uncover the Factors That Contribute to COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

A pilot study identified that stress, BMI, exercise, and hormonal birth control influence COVID-19 vaccine side effects. Notably, exercise impacts side effects differently between doses.
Scientist in lab
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A Virus Inspired Therapy To Target Cancer Cells

Researchers develop a patent-pending platform technology that mimics the dual-layer structure of viruses to deliver nucleic acid (NA)-based therapies to targeted cancer cells.
Cancer cells.
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Shrinks Tumors in Animal Models

Researchers developed a nanoparticle system that combines STING and TRL4 agonists with tumor-targeting agents. This method improved drug delivery and activated immune responses in pancreatic cancer mice models.
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