Tag: Nanotechnology
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New Biomaterial Regrows Damaged Cartilage in Joints
A new bioactive material developed by Northwestern scientists may be able to regenerate high-quality cartilage in knee joints, according to a new study.
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Protein-Like Polymers Illuminate the Path to Macular Degeneration Treatment
A new Northwestern study details the use of protein-like polymers to potentially combat neovascular age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
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Improving Crystal Engineering with DNA
Northwestern investigators have demonstrated that fine-tuning DNA interaction strength can improve colloidal crystal engineering to enhance their use in creating an array of functional nanomaterials.
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First Transient Electronic Bandage Speeds Healing by 30 Percent
Northwestern University scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind small, flexible, stretchable bandage that accelerates healing by delivering electrotherapy directly to the wound site.
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Transforming the Way Cancer Vaccines are Designed and Made
A new way to significantly increase the potency of almost any vaccine has been developed by Northwestern scientists.
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Mature ‘Lab Grown’ Neurons Hold Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease
Northwestern scientists have created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells, a feat that opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Smart, Dissolving Pacemaker Communicates With Body-Area Sensor and Control Network
A new, smart pacemaker is integrated into a coordinated network of four soft, flexible, wireless, wearable sensors and control units placed around the upper body.
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Nanoparticle-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Could Target Future Infectious Diseases
A new publication outlines the structure-function relationships between the first spherical nucleic acid vaccine developed to protect against viral infections, including COVID-19.
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Tumors Dramatically Shrink With New Approach to Cell Therapy
Northwestern scientists have developed a new tool to harness immune cells from tumors to fight cancer rapidly and effectively.
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Nanotherapy Offers New Hope for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
A new Northwestern study has discovered a technique to help make immunomodulation more effective, potentially improving treatment for type 1 diabetes.
