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New method for safe and efficient cell transfection developed by SIAT researchers

Researchers at Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) have developed a novel acoustothermal transfection device to enhance the permeability of cell and nuclear membranes. The study found that the method achieved efficient cargo delivery into hard-to-transfect cells with high efficiency.

SourceShenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalScience Advances·TypeCommentary/editorial

Hairy polymer balls help get genetic blueprints inside T-cells for blood cancer therapy

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new polymer that can effectively transport plasmid DNA into T-cells during CAR T-cell therapy. The polymer, called PAMAM-G2-Gu, is stable, non-toxic, and doesn't use viruses, making it a promising candidate for next-gen gene carriers.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalPolymers for Advanced Technologies
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Continuous-flow, electrically triggered, single cell-level electroporation

The Rutgers team has developed a microfluidic platform that detects membrane permeabilization in cells exposed to electric fields, allowing for efficient delivery of biomolecules. The technology improves transfection efficiency and cell viability, enabling the study and engineering of fundamental cellular processes.

SourceWorld Scientific·JournalTECHNOLOGY
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New innovative method for delivering genes into cells

Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a novel gene-transfection method that uses electrostatic manipulation in water-in-oil droplets. This technique increases transfection efficiency and cell viability compared to traditional methods, offering promising applications in regenerative medicine and gene therapy.

SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalPLOS ONE

Single-cell transfection tool enables added control for biological studies

Researchers developed a novel tool, nanofountain probe electroporation (NFP-E), to deliver molecules into targeted cells through temporary nanopores. The technique provides unprecedented control over cell transfection and has shown high efficiency and viability in HeLa cell experiments.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNano Letters
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Delivery of gene-therapy for heart disease boosted 100-fold; now in 100-patient trial

Researchers developed a method to induce transient ischemia during non-surgical interventional cardiac procedures, boosting adenovector gene transfection by over 100 fold. Cardium Therapeutics' Generx product candidate is being tested in a 100-patient Phase 3 trial for patients with myocardial ischemia and stable angina.

SourceSan Diego Biotechnology Connection
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