FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 18, 2025·5 min readNanoparticles Deliver mRNA to the Brain, Bypassing Blood-Brain BarrierScientists have developed a lipid nanoparticle system that enables mRNA to cross the blood-brain barrier, a long-standing challenge in neuroscience. In studies using mice and human brain tissue, these nanoparticles successfully delivered therapeutic mRNA, opening doors for potential treatments for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 17, 2024·6 min readBrain-Targeted mRNA Delivery Breaks the Blood-Brain BarrierResearchers have developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and precisely target brain cells, a major step toward treating neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s. By attaching short peptides to LNPs, scientists achieved targeted mRNA delivery to neurons and endothelial cells, avoiding invasive procedures. Peptides are smaller, more stable, and easier to use than antibodies, making them ideal for LNP-based therapies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 11, 2024·4 min readNew Materials Reduce Noise in Pacemakers, Enhancing Patient ComfortResearchers developed innovative materials to improve the performance of brain and heart pacemakers by reducing signal interference. These devices often face challenges from external electromagnetic forces, causing discomfort like headaches for patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 7, 2024·6 min readNano-Scale Vision Implant Promises New Hope for BlindnessResearchers developed a novel vision implant, featuring electrodes as small as a single neuron. This advanced technology, designed to interface directly with the visual cortex, could significantly enhance the visual perception in individuals who are blind.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 6, 2024·6 min readNanoparticles Penetrate Blood-Brain Barrier to Treat CancerResearchers developed a novel nanoparticle that can cross the blood-brain barrier to target both primary breast tumors and brain metastases simultaneously. This dual-action approach utilizes a biodegradable polymer loaded with two prodrugs targeting cancer cell mitochondria.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 12, 2023·7 min readNovel Nanoparticle Delivery System Targets Alzheimer’s InflammationA new study demonstrates a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver small interfering RNA (siRNA) to the brain's microglia. This approach effectively suppresses a protein linked to Alzheimer's-related inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 4, 2023·6 min readGraphene Oxide Nanoflakes May Be A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’sResearchers explore graphene oxide nanoflakes as a promising tool in battling Alzheimer's disease, a devastating condition impacting over 40 million people globally. In a groundbreaking study, yeast cells accumulating harmful amyloid peptides linked to Alzheimer’s demonstrated recovery post-treatment with these nanoflakes.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·March 7, 2023·7 min readRevolutionary Brain Tumor Breakthrough Unveils Promising New Drug TreatmentsIn recent research, scientists have discovered that blood vessels feeding high-grade glioma brain tumors have high levels of LDL receptors (LDLR) on them. The study found that using drug-containing nanoparticle-based therapies to target these receptors can be a new way of treating cancer. Gliomas are the most common primary brain tumors and, due to their highly aggressive nature, have a poor prognosis with an average survival of only 4.6 months without treatment and approximately 14 months with optimal multimodal treatments. This research could pave the way for treating glioma brain tumors with LDL receptor-targeted nanoparticle-based therapies, thereby cutting off the energy supply of cancer cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 20, 2023·4 min readNew Nanoparticles Deliver Therapy Brain-Wide and Edit Alzheimer’s GeneResearchers have developed a new family of nano-scale capsules capable of carrying CRISPR gene editing tools to different organs of the body before harmlessly dissolving. The capsules were able to enter the brains of mice and successfully edit a gene associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 12, 2023·3 min readA Key Step Toward New Treatment for Hereditary BlindnessUsing animal models, researchers demonstrate a potentially effective approach to treating blindness associated with genetic conditions by using mRNA and lipid nanoparticles.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·June 1, 2022·5 min readEngineers Develop Nanoparticles That Cross the Blood-Brain BarrierResearchers have developed drug-carrying nanoparticles that cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing for more effective delivery to the brain than conventional medications. The nanoparticles can get into tumors and kill glioblastoma brain cancer cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2022·4 min readNovel Sensors Enable Precise Measurement of DopamineNovel sensors made from modified carbon nanotubes can visualize the release of dopamine from neurons with unprecedented resolution.Read More