Recent research explores the use of nanomaterial-based drug delivery to increase treatment efficacy for glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor with poor prognosis. Stimuli-responsive and biomimetic nanomedicines are designed to overcome the blood–brain barrier and deliver drugs selectively within tumors.
SourceChinese Neurosurgical Journal·JournalChinese Neurosurgical Journal·TypeSystematic review·DateAug 12, 2026
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Researchers develop world's first oral microbiome-based nanomedicine to enhance immune cells' ability to attack cancer cells. The new drug, Prodrug 201, significantly increases bioavailability and effectively directs stem-like T cells into tumor sites.
SourceSungkyunkwan University External Affairs Division (PR team)·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateAug 10, 2026
A study found that reshaping the gut microbiome with antibiotics can significantly reduce liver clearance and double chemotherapy delivery to tumors. This approach has potential as a strategy to enhance nanoparticle-based cancer drugs.
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalNature Materials·DateJul 31, 2026
Emerging non-endocytic delivery strategies enable direct cytosolic delivery of proteins, nucleic acids, and gene-editing tools, providing new opportunities for biomedical therapies. The review discusses their application prospects in gene therapy, macromolecular drug delivery, and cellular engineering.
SourceBiomedical Analysis·JournalBiomedical Analysis·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 24, 2026
A research team has overcome two major hurdles for photo thermal therapy, a less invasive treatment option than surgery and radiation. They created a new biodegradable protein called IDP1 that helps nanoparticles avoid immune detection, and developed an ultra-thin endoscope to deliver laser light directly into tumors.
SourceTohoku University·JournalSmall Science·DateJul 22, 2026
Researchers developed a nanoparticle system that uses cancer cells' own copper resources to activate cuproptosis, eliminating tumor cells while protecting healthy tissue. The targeted nanoparticles showed enhanced cellular uptake and were more lethal to breast cancer cells than non-targeted versions.
SourceBiomedical Analysis·JournalBiomedical Analysis·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 15, 2026
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Researchers created nanozyme proximity labeling (NPL) to visualize protein interactions and trafficking pathways of nanoparticles in live cells. The technique provides a high-resolution, in situ snapshot of how surface modifications influence nanoparticle destinations.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 1, 2026
A new imaging technology at UH helps scientists study exosomes, tiny particles released by human cells that may be targets for diseases. The technology uses advanced lighting at the nanoscale to analyze exosomes one at a time, measuring features to pinpoint good drug targets.
Researchers propose protein coronas as a dynamic navigation interface to shape how nanomedicines are recognized and delivered across the blood-brain barrier. The corona can be manipulated to bias circulation, targeting ligands, and intracellular trafficking for improved brain delivery.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJun 26, 2026
Researchers have developed a novel treatment technique using sugar-coated nanoparticles to target and destroy glioblastoma cells. The method overcomes two major obstacles in glioblastoma treatment: delivering therapeutic agents through the blood-brain barrier and targeting tumors preferentially.
SourceOregon State University·JournalJournal of Controlled Release·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2026
A modular nanorobot with a magnetic propulsion module and payload capsule has been developed by researchers at the University of Basel. The system can be adapted to different applications and has shown promise in delivering therapeutic agents to cancer cells, reducing viability by 16% within 72 hours.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJun 22, 2026
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A team at the University of Basel has developed a modular nanorobot with propulsion and payload modules that can be used in medicine to deliver active substances to specific locations in the body. The technology also has potential applications in industry and environmental technology.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJun 17, 2026
Researchers developed DNA tetrahedrons with Vitamin E-derived molecules for targeted cancer treatment, enhancing cellular uptake and improving anticancer efficacy. The modification triggered oxidative stress in cancer cells, leading to programmed cell death.
SourceIndian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar·JournalACS Applied Bio Materials·DateJun 10, 2026
The study uses DNA barcodes to track and compare dozens of gold nanoparticle designs in living tumour models, identifying those effective at reaching mitochondria. Two formulations emerged as standout performers, achieving high tumour regression when combined with RNA therapy and photothermal treatment.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMay 11, 2026
A comprehensive review reveals how phospholipid asymmetry governs EV surface charge, providing a unified framework for classification, functional understanding, and standardization in nanomedicine. The study highlights the importance of membrane lipid composition and surface charge in determining EV function.
SourceInnovation Center of NanoMedicine·JournalACS Nano Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateApr 14, 2026
Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment have been enhanced by nanotechnology, improving outcomes for patients. Various formulations such as lipid nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, polymeric nanoparticles, and metal-based nanoparticles offer improved bioavailability and overcome limitations of conventional therapies.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalOncology Advances·DateApr 10, 2026
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Researchers at University of Michigan Engineering and Michigan Medicine used protein nanoparticles to genetically modify several types of human cells, including liver cancer and immune cells. The goal is to develop a safer method for delivering gene therapies without using modified viruses.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMar 30, 2026
Oregon State University researchers have developed a new class of lipid nanoparticles that can safely deliver gene-editing tools at lower doses, resolving a longstanding challenge in the field. The breakthrough was made possible by a DNA-based barcoding test that measures how efficiently different nanoparticle designs release their cargo.
SourceOregon State University·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2026
Emerging biochar-based nanomaterials show promise in tackling global challenges such as climate change and healthcare innovation. These materials may support cleaner energy systems, improved health technologies, and resilient infrastructure through their unique properties and applications.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 19, 2026
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University developed a strategy using ultrasound-activated nanobubbles to break down tumor barriers, making tumors softer and more penetrable to treatment-bearing molecules and immune cells. This breakthrough could fast-track therapy to clinical trials for solid tumors like prostate cancer.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalACS Nano·DateFeb 18, 2026
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A new HPV cancer vaccine developed by Northwestern University scientists has shown promising results in a preclinical model. The vaccine's carefully organized structure dramatically enhances the immune system's ability to attack tumors, shrinking them and extending animal survival.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 11, 2026
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a new nanoparticle that enables the removal of melanoma tumors with a low-power laser. The system uses resonance energy transfer to heat up and destroy cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
SourceOregon State University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 10, 2026
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has made significant advancements in cancer care through its collaborative efforts between clinicians and scientists. These breakthroughs include an immune-targeting vaccine that shows promise in intercepting cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome, a novel immunotherapy that demonstrate...
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·DateJan 22, 2026
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Researchers have developed a new class of engineered nanoparticles that can bind to and degrade specific disease-related proteins. This technology has the potential to treat diseases such as dementia and brain cancer by eliminating harmful proteins.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2026
Boston College researchers used piezoelectric nanoparticles to trigger macrophages, a key part of the body's immune response. The study suggests that this method could be used to activate immune cells specifically at an infection or tumor site, avoiding side effects associated with systemic administration of drugs.
SourceBoston College·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 14, 2026
Researchers developed Zr-IR825 nanoparticles by combining IR825 with biocompatible metal zirconium, improving water solubility and stability. The material exhibited outstanding photothermal conversion capabilities under near-infrared light, effectively killing tumor cells while showing low toxicity to normal cells.
SourceELSP·JournalBiofunctional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 13, 2026
A Northwestern University study found an injectable regenerative nanomaterial helps protect the brain during a vulnerable window after most common type of stroke. The therapy successfully crossed the blood-brain barrier and reduced brain damage, showing no signs of side effects.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNeurotherapeutics·DateJan 7, 2026
Researchers have developed a novel nanomedicine, mPEG@ELA-11, which demonstrates significant potential in treating atherosclerosis by suppressing macrophage foam cell formation and inflammation. The study found that mPEG@ELA-11 reduces atherosclerotic plaque area and necrotic core size compared to free ELA-11.
SourceBMEF (BME Frontiers)·JournalBME Frontiers·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 12, 2025
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Researchers from Okayama University and Tohoku University have identified a promising way to breach the physical and biochemical barrier created by fibrosis in pancreatic cancer. By blocking collagen signaling through DDR1, they improve drug delivery and enhance treatment response.
SourceOkayama University·JournalSmall·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 11, 2025
Researchers developed a novel bioelectronic material that transforms from a rigid film to a soft, tissue-like interface upon hydration, enabling seamless integration with living tissues. The device, called THIN, has been shown to record biological signals with high fidelity and stability in animal experiments.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 10, 2025
Researchers developed a noninvasive approach using nasal drops to deliver potent tumor-fighting medicine to the brain, boosting the immune response and eradicating glioblastoma tumors in mice. The nano-sized medicine successfully activated the STING pathway and armed the immune system to fight the cancer.
SourceWashU Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 21, 2025
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Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed an eco-friendly method to produce highly stable and biocompatible gold nanoparticles using microalgae. This breakthrough enables the creation of safer and more effective cancer therapies with fewer side effects for patients.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 10, 2025
Anticancer nanoparticles pose risks from drug payloads, nanomaterial accumulation, and bio-corona formation. Measures to improve safety include biodegradable materials, surface engineering, and organ-specific delivery systems.
SourceELSP·JournalBiofunctional Materials·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 4, 2025
Scientists re-engineered a common chemotherapy drug to make it more soluble and effective, targeting cancer cells while leaving healthy tissues unharmed. The new nanomedicine significantly extended survival in animal models of leukemia, showing promise for improved cancer treatment.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 29, 2025
Researchers have developed lipid-based nanoplatforms (LBNCs) to overcome liver disease treatment barriers, including low drug accumulation and side effects. LBNCs exhibit biocompatibility, versatile drug-loading capacity, and tunable targeting, improving therapeutic effects on fatty liver and HCC.
SourceSichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association·JournalMedComm – Biomaterials and Applications·DateOct 27, 2025
Researchers propose a novel, data-driven solution using machine learning to predict optimal nanocarrier design for individual patients' tumors. The approach enhances synchronization between drug release and peak tumor proliferation rates, increasing its by a factor of 2.8 compared to traditional static nanocarriers.
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Researchers developed DNA-based signaling cascades to report and quantify molecule concentrations in blood, enabling point-of-care devices for optimizing treatment. The breakthrough aids efforts to build affordable and portable devices for monitoring medication levels at home.
SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateOct 16, 2025
Researchers at UMass Amherst have developed a nanoparticle-based vaccine that prevents melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancer in mice. The vaccine achieved remarkable survival rates, with up to 88% of vaccinated mice remaining tumor-free.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalCell Reports Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 9, 2025
A UVA researcher has created a new way to deliver sustained medical treatments using a polymer-based system that assembles itself inside the body. The technology uses hierarchical assembly to create precise, stable structures that hold and release multiple vaccine components over time.
SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 7, 2025
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Researchers developed a novel RNA-based therapy using lipid nanoparticles to silence a gene causing ceramide buildup in the liver, reducing inflammation and scarring. The treatment shows promise for millions of patients worldwide and could eventually benefit those with heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 1, 2025
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Ren lab have developed AggreBots, microscale living robots made from human lung cells that can be controlled to deliver therapeutic or mechanical interventions. The biobots use cilia, nanoscopic hair-like propellers, for movement and can be programmed to perform specific tasks.
SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 26, 2025
Researchers have created a new class of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) with complex internal arrangements, expanding their potential for carrying small-molecule drugs, proteins, metal ions, and mRNA. The breakthrough offers flexibility in designing delivery systems for different therapeutic molecules.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 22, 2025
Researchers developed an engineered strain of gut-homing bacteria that induces mature tertiary lymphoid structures, associated with improved survival and stronger treatment responses. The therapy also restored healthy gut microbiota and showed excellent biocompatibility.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateSep 21, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new CRISPR delivery system that triples efficiency using DNA-wrapped nanoparticles, improving safety and effectiveness. The new system, called LNP-SNAs, targets specific cells and tissues, reducing toxicity and boosting gene-editing efficiency by threefold.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2025
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Researchers are using nanodiamonds and VEGF to design treatments for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a devastating disease affecting 1 in 3,000 newborns. The treatment aims to stimulate lung growth before birth and improve survival rates.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 27, 2025
The seminar, part of a DAAD-JSPS collaboration, will cover the latest topics on drug design and treatment protocols for photodynamic therapy. Researchers from Japan and Germany will present their recent research results on PDT, including nano-DDS applications.
Extracellular vesicles play a crucial role in regulating oocyte maturation, follicular growth, and quality. In pathological conditions, EVs can disrupt communication, leading to impaired oocyte development and ovarian failure. Therapeutic EVs show promise in reversing ovarian pathologies by delivering functional molecules.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 15, 2025
A new study demonstrates the potential to produce cellular spheroids from clinically relevant embryonic stem cells to generate scaffold-free chondrogenic or osteochondrogenic graft tissues. The researchers successfully cultured ES-MSC cellular spheroids, which matured into neocartilage tissues expressing cartilage-associated genes.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalTissue Engineering Part A·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2025
Researchers developed pH-responsive graphene-based nanocarriers that can target cancer cells, achieving efficient and safe drug delivery. The material's surface charge adapted to the acidic tumor environment, allowing it to bind and enter cancer cells while avoiding healthy tissues.
SourceOkayama University·JournalSmall·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2025
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Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a new lipid nanoparticle that delivers mRNA five times more efficiently, allowing better delivery of genetic instructions to cells. The study showed significant improvements in mRNA delivery and effective suppression of tumor growth in mice.
SourceNagoya University·JournalRSC Medicinal Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 27, 2025
A novel nanocarrier system utilizing metal-polyphenols enables precise intracellular delivery of therapeutic antibodies into cancer cells. This technology overcomes endosomal entrapment, resulting in suppressed tumor growth and enhanced anti-cancer activity.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalJournal of Controlled Release·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025
Researchers develop self-assembling nanoparticles that induce ferroptosis in bladder cancer cells while reprogramming the tumor immune microenvironment, boosting anti-tumor activity. The nanomedicine has dual functions as a multifaceted approach to overcome treatment resistance and is Clinically translatable.
SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 6, 2025
Researchers developed breathable and protective HPPT materials with micro/nano-network structures, balancing protection and comfort in medical clothing. The new materials demonstrate exceptional performance, positioning them as promising candidates for next-generation healthcare and wearable protection.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2025
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Researchers developed nanomachines that can efficiently deliver antisense oligonucleotides to sentinel lymph nodes, reducing TGF-β1 levels and reactivating depleted CD8-positive T cells. This enhances cancer treatment outcomes for advanced breast cancers with no effective treatments.
SourceInnovation Center of NanoMedicine·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2025
Researchers developed self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducers to enhance cancer therapy by inducing programmed cell death. The nanotherapeutics exhibited enhanced diffusion and deep tumor penetration while maintaining biocompatibility.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJun 4, 2025
Researchers developed a technique to separate and quantify ions, nanoparticles, and aggregates in nanomedicines, improving quality control for advanced pharmaceutical products. This method ensures the safe use of metal-based nanomedicines by distinguishing between their different forms.
SourceChiba University·JournalTalanta·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025
Scientists have developed a sugar-coated nanotherapy that effectively traps misfolded proteins, neutralizing their toxic effects on neurons. The treatment significantly boosts the survival of lab-grown human neurons under stress from disease-causing proteins.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 14, 2025
Researchers develop nanoparticle-based therapy combining hydroxyl-enriched fullerenol and mTOR inhibitors to disrupt cancer cells' organelle communication system. The approach triggers a synergistic "nanomaterial + metabolic modulation" anticancer strategy, establishing a new hope for treating aggressive cancers.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 27, 2025
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Researchers at Northwestern University propose a new approach to therapeutic development using structural precision in nanomedicine. By fine-tuning the interaction between nanomedicines and the human body, scientists can design interventions that are more effective, targeted, and beneficial for patients.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Reviews Bioengineering·DateApr 25, 2025
A new nanomedicine, ZnDHT NM, selectively targets cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) and tumor cells, promoting CSC differentiation while inhibiting EMT. This approach also leads to the release of toxic compounds in tumor cells, inducing apoptosis/ferroptosis pathways.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 14, 2025