Decades of nanotoxicology research have generated extensive and diverse data sets.
However, data is not equal to information. The question is how to extract critical information …

Many types of nanoparticles (NPs) are tested for use in medical products, particularly in
imaging and gene and drug delivery. For these applications, cellular uptake is usually a …

Noble metal-based nanomaterials have shown promise as potential enzyme mimetics, but
the facet effect and underlying molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. Herein, with a …

Understanding and controlling the interaction of graphene-based materials with cell
membranes is key to the development of graphene-enabled biomedical technologies and to …

Nanoparticles have the potential to contribute to new modalities in molecular imaging and
sensing as well as in therapeutic interventions. In this Nano Focus article, we identify some …

Molecular level understanding of permeation of nanoparticles through human skin
establishes the basis for development of novel transdermal drug delivery systems and …

With the rapid development of nanotechnology, nanoparticles have been widely used in
many applications such as phototherapy, cell imaging, and drug/gene delivery. A better …

Anionic, monolayer-protected gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been shown to
nondisruptively penetrate cellular membranes. Here, we show that a critical first step in the …

Multiple international agencies have recently raised environmental and health concerns
regarding plastics in nanoforms (nanoplastics), but there is insufficient knowledge of their …

The size, shape, surface property and material composition of polymer-coated nanoparticles
(NPs) are four important parameters in designing efficient NP-based carriers for targeted …