Self-navigating nanoparticles advance inflammatory bowel disease treatment

Nov 13, 2024 (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 therapeutic compounds to reach their intended targets. This challenge is particularly acute in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), where inflammation creates additional...

effective and efficient tools in nanoplastic toxicity research

Nov 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Plastic pollution has become a growing crisis for aquatic environments, with nanoplastics being particularly hazardous due to their minuscule size and broad dispersal. Unlike larger plastic fragments, nanoplastics infiltrate cellular systems and affect organisms in intricate ways. Given these risks, an in-depth understanding of nanoplastic...