In a recent review article published in Biomolecules, researchers explored advancements in green nanoparticle technology and highlighted their effectiveness against clinical phytopathogens. By ...

Virus-built silver nanoparticles kill drug-resistant bacteria at ultra-low doses and slow resistance development by 10-fold.

Researchers led by the University of Waterloo have discovered how to turn common bacteria into high-efficiency factories capable of producing tiny, powerful particles for drug delivery, cancer therapy ...

Copper nanoparticles from beetroot extract enhance antimicrobial properties in polymer composites, offering a sustainable ...

Schematic of the modified graphene oxide nanoparticle (right) illustrates the integration of a chemotherapy drug camptothecin (orange circle), a fluorescent dye (pink star), and bacterial coating of ...

New nanoparticles made from bacteria and liquid metal locate tumors, trigger immune attacks, and destroy cancer in mice under near infrared light with no major side effects. The nanoparticles were ...

In the case of blood poisoning, the bacteria in the blood must be identified as fast as possible so that a life-saving therapy can be started. Empa researchers have now developed "sepsis sensors" with ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Cancer remains one of the most devastating and difficult to treat diseases, responsible for millions of deaths each year worldwide. While early screening and new targeted ...

The use of nanoparticles to improve feed efficiency and poultry health has significant potential to reduce the spread of ...

New research highlights how biogenic materials, ranging from antimicrobial nanoparticles to biomorphic bone scaffolds, are ...