Biomaterials

Boosting the photodynamic therapy efficiency by using stimuli-responsive and AIE-featured nanoparticles

Volume 232

Nanoparticles target tumor’s blood supply

drug-loaded silica nanoparticles target the blood vessels that supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients to ‘starve’ cancer cells

Using decoys to fight autoimmune diseases

A material that mimics the organs targeted by autoimmune cells could draw these cells away from vulnerable body tissues

Laser makes micromachines right

direct laser writing approach can print such shape-changing 3D polymer micromachines in a single step

Materials Today Bio: First Articles Published

Gold nanoclusters promise treatment for Parkinson’s

clusters of gold nanoparticles promise a new way of treating the debilitating neurodegenerative condition Parkinson’s disease

Biopolymer nanoparticles shine brightly

Nanoparticles made from cellulose acetate are promising candidate for medical imaging applications

Protein guides creation of synthetic enamel material

Researchers have developed a new way to grow mineralized materials that could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.

Nanoparticle surface, size and composition matter to cells

Bone-forming and -resorbing cells prefer nanoparticles of specific size, surface charge, and composition

3D printing soft tissue scaffolds

3D printing soft tissue scaffolds.

Nanodevice acts as improved DNA detector

Improved DNA detection using nanopore sensors.