The development of blood–brain barrier (BBB)-targeting technologies is a very active field of
research: targeting therapeutic actives to the central nervous system by means of systemic …

Sustainable development of nanotechnology will inevitably require incorporation of life cycle
thinking to analyze environmental impacts of nanomanufacturing. While many concerns …

Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide public health concern. Conjugative transfer between
closely related strains or species of bacteria is an important method for the horizontal …

Metal nanoparticles have distinctly different chemical and physical properties than currently
investigated oxides. Since pure metallic nanoparticles are igniting at air, carbon stabilized …

The toxicity mechanism employed by silver nanoparticles against microorganisms has
captivated scientists for nearly a decade and remains a debatable issue. The question most …

Due to their antimicrobial and anticancer properties, silver nanoparticles are highly used in
sectors such as textile, food production, purification, sanitization, and health care. This …

Metal-containing engineered nanoparticles (Me-ENPs) are used in a wide range of products
including inks, plastics, personal care products, clothing and electronic devices. The release …

Holistic understanding of nanotechnology using systems analysis tools is essential for
evaluating claims about the potential benefits of this emerging technology. This article …

The interactions of nanoparticles (NPs) with “protein corona” and live cells are likely to
become important in bionanoscience. These interactions play the central role in …

The prevalence of various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and resistant bacteria has
caused global public health risks. The carrier transport mediated by phages or membrane …