How to measure the effect of nanoparticles on the heart
Using a Langendorff heart, which is an isolated heart from an animal, flushed with a nutrient solution instead of blood, researchers were able to show that certain nanoparticles caused an increased heart rate, cardiac arrhythmia and modified ECG.
August 3, 2011
Nanoparticles using layer-by-layer technology provide targeted cancer drug delivery
Nanotechnology can use methods from other scientific disciplines including layer-by-layer (LbL) polymer chemistry.
May 6, 2011
How nanotechnology may revolutionize the detection of traumatic brain injury using a sensor that changes color
At Health Journalism 2011 Dr Cullen presented his research on blast-induced traumatic brain injury (bTBI) and the development of a nanomaterial containing photonic crystals that change color upon exposure to blast pressure.
April 26, 2011
Biodegradable nanoparticles may be a new treatment to combat MRSA infections
Biodegradable nanoparticles could be used to treat infectious diseases such as methillicin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
April 13, 2011
“Diamonds are Forever” – using nanodiamonds for drug delivery may improve the efficacy of cancer chemotherapy
Nanotechnology is set to have a major impact on drug development and new products for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
March 18, 2011
Innovation in Nanotechnology will lead to improved drug delivery, diagnostics & imaging
Innovation in drug delivery presents opportunities for biotechnology companies, and is an area I expect we will see major leaps forward through nanotechnology.
March 17, 2011