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Researchers reverse hair loss due to male-pattern baldness
Researchers designed a preliminary microneedle patch containing cerium nanoparticles to combat oxidative stress and insufficient circulation
Joseph Shavit
Jan 8, 2023


Nanoparticle therapy can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers find
Threats posed by pathogens that are increasingly becoming resistant to all known antibiotics is an alarming and pressing health care problem
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2022


Groundbreaking oral medication prevents and treats type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles can reduce your cholesterol, MIT researchers find
In a new study, MIT researchers have developed nanoparticles that can deliver the CRISPR genome-editing system and specifically modify genes
Joseph Shavit
Aug 1, 2022


Bacteria-based biohybrid microrobots on a mission to battle cancer
Researchers have combined robotics with biology by equipping E. coli bacteria with artificial components to construct biohybrid microrobots.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 17, 2022


New nanoparticle injection kills skin cancer
Yale researchers are developing a skin cancer treatment that involves injecting nanoparticles into the tumor and killing cancer cells.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2022


Crunchy ice cream no more! New innovation prevents ice crystals from ruining ice cream
Scientists report that a form of cellulose obtained from plants can be added to the tasty treat to stop crystals cold.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022


New hope for diabetes patients through nanotherapy
A team of researchers at Northwestern University has discovered a technique to help make control immune response more effectively.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022


Self-repairing electronics are on the way
Self-repairing robots and devices abound in sci-fi movies. What if the cracked screen of your mobile phone healing itself overnight?
Joseph Shavit
Jan 4, 2022


Scientists create light-emitting plants --- eco-friendly urban lighting of the future
Using specialized nanoparticles embedded in plant leaves, MIT engineers have created a light-emitting plant that can be charged by an LED.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


Liquid metal proven to be cheap and efficient CO2 converter
Researchers from UNSW, have shown how liquid gallium can be used to help achieve the important goal of net zero carbon emissions.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2021


Scientists create light-emitting plants --- eco-friendly urban lighting of the future
Using specialized nanoparticles embedded in plant leaves, MIT engineers have created a light-emitting plant that can be charged by an LED.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 23, 2021


A water-repellent nanomaterial inspired by nature
Researchers have created a new nanomaterial that repels water and can stay dry even when submerged underwater.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 13, 2021


Long-lasting disinfectant promises to help fight pandemics
Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based disinfectant that can continuously kill viruses on a surface for up to seven days
Joseph Shavit
Sep 3, 2021


Nano 'camera' made using molecular glue allows real-time monitoring of chemical reactions
Researchers have made a tiny camera, held together with 'molecular glue' that allows them to observe chemical reactions in real time.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 3, 2021


Fighting fungal infections: Giant leaps for smart nanotech
Nanoparticles are punching well above their weight when it comes to treating drug-resistant fungal infections.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 18, 2021
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