Programmable nucleic acid nanoparticles boost vaccine immune responses as effectively as standard adjuvants in mice while avoiding the autoimmune risks that limit existing alternatives.

Not only can these particles be transformed into tooth-cleaning shapes, but their action can have antimicrobial effects that destroy plaque-causing bacteria. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

Case Western Reserve University chemist Divita Mathur was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) grant for her research in synthetic DNA ...

Due to the “programmable” nature of the nanoparticle, researchers are able to “swap out the antibodies or the drugs to target different diseases — like autoimmune disorders or different types of ...

The biodegradable polymer Poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is widely regarded as safe for use in medical applications, seeing common use in the creation of particles used in in vivo studies.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sail Biomedicines, Inc. (“Sail”), a Flagship Pioneering company and leader in RNA-based programmable medicines, today announced that Laura Sepp-Lorenzino, Ph.D., has ...

CLEVELAND—Case Western Reserve University chemist Divita Mathur was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) grant for her research in synthetic ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The human digestive system presents a formidable challenge for medication delivery. Powerful stomach acids, protective barriers, and complex immune responses make it difficult for ...

Antimicrobial nanoparticles are materials with exceptional antimicrobial properties, capable of controlling bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Thanks to their unique physicochemical attributes, ...