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A light in the darkness - illuminating the paths of protons
The aim of proton beam therapy is to fight cancer by killing as many tumor cells as possible, while conserving the surrounding healthy...
Jun 21, 20233 min read


Researchers control individual molecules for precision sensing
Aleksandra Radenovic, head of the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology in the School of Engineering, has worked for years to improve nanopore...
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Rapid nanoparticle test for sepsis
In the case of blood poisoning, the bacteria in the blood must be identified as fast as possible so that a life-saving therapy can be...
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Imaging agents light up two cancer biomarkers at once to give more complete picture of tumor
Cancer surgeons may soon have a more complete view of tumors during surgery thanks to new imaging agents that can illuminate multiple...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Nanorobotic system presents new options for targeting fungal infections
Infections caused by fungi, such as Candida albicans, pose a significant global health risk due to their resistance to existing...
May 30, 20233 min read


Protein-based nano-‘computer’ evolves in ability to influence cell behavior
The first protein-based nano-computing agent that functions as a circuit has been created by Penn State researchers. The milestone puts...
May 29, 20232 min read
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