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Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have introduced an analytical platform for the selective imaging of breast and ovarian cancer cells and the photodynamic therapy of these cancer cells. The method utilizes Zn(II)-protoporphyrin IX-loaded UiO-66 metal-organic framework nanoparticles gated by hairpins engineered to include miRNA recognition sequences.
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Researchers at the Hebei University of Technology in Tianjin, People's Republic of China, have made a breakthrough in the development of a catalyst for the efficient dehydrogenation of formic acid. The breakthrough was achieved by anchoring highly dispersed bimetallic AgPd nanoparticles on a titanium dioxide (TiO2) carrier derived
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Researchers at Pfizer have made a significant breakthrough in gene editing, using hyaluronic acid-based nanoparticles to target hepatocytes in mice. The study, published in the journal Nanomedicine, demonstrated the efficiency of these nanoparticles in delivering CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing plasmid and eGFP gene payload to the liver. The findings have
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Scientists at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology. By developing a rapid one-step method to synthesize high-purity carbon-coated Ni (Ni@C) nanoparticles, researchers have achieved improved oxidation stability, making them more suitable for various applications. The thermal oxidation of Ni@
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Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have made a significant advancement in cancer gene therapy, developing a novel targeted antisense miRNA-21 oligonucleotide delivery system for treating glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). This innovative approach utilizes nanoparticles to deliver small inhibiting microRNAs (miRNAs) that target the blood-tumor barrier (BTB), enabling the
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Researchers from Hacettepe University have developed a molecularly imprinted polymer-based surface plasmon resonance sensor using silver nanoparticles for the selective recognition of Penicillin G (PEN-G) antibiotic in both aqueous solution and milk samples. The sensor's ability to detect PEN-G in milk samples with high accuracy is crucial for
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Research has shown that methane can be directly converted to high-value oxygenates under mild conditions using metal-based nanoparticle or single-atom catalysts. This breakthrough has significant implications for optimizing energy resources and addressing the complex "seesaw effect" between methane conversion and oxygenate selectivity. Funded by the National Natural Science
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Researchers at Utah State University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel approach to synthesize multifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen energy conversion and storage. By using earth-abundant nickel boride nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide, the team has created a catalyst that is both active
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Research conducted by Qunwei Zhang and colleagues at the University of Louisville has revealed the mechanisms underlying nickel nanoparticle-induced cell malignant transformation. The study found that nickel nanoparticles (Nano-Ni) cause DNA damage at both in vitro and in vivo settings, leading to dysregulation of the HIF-1 alpha/miR-210/Rad52 pathway.
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A recent study conducted at the Isfahan University of Technology in Iran has shed new light on the potential of nanoparticles in separating sulfur compounds from crude oil. The research, published in the journal Polymers for Advanced Technologies, has found that zinc oxide nanoparticles incorporated into tragacanth nanofibers can effectively
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A team of researchers from the University of Oxford has made a significant breakthrough in the field of nanotechnology, developing proton-conductive materials for the Haber-Bosch ammonia synthesis reaction. Barium zirconate perovskites have been systematically investigated as protonic supports for ruthenium nanoparticles, and the findings have been published in a recent
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Researchers at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) National Chemical Laboratory have made a breakthrough in understanding the shape control of gold nanoparticles, utilizing advanced simulation models. According to their findings, the role of surfactants, counterions, and reactants in gold nanoparticle anisotropic growth has been dissected using polarizable
