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Posted June 2, 2016 drug delivery

First ever system can control protein release from nanoparticles without encapsulation.

Proteins hold enormous promise to treat chronic conditions and irreversible injuries, for example, human growth hormone is encapsulated in tiny polymeric particles and used to treat children with stunted growth. … Continue Reading First ever system can control protein release from nanoparticles without encapsulation.

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient’s thoughts in two separate studies

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity.

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.”

New nanoparticle ‘reshapes’ belly fat to stop more forming

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs–one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide.