Antibiotics are no longer able to treat infections as effectively as they once did because many pathogens have developed ...

Scientists engineered phages to act as scaffolds to carry silver nanoparticles. Together, the two bacteria-killing components ...

Silver nanomaterials possess distinctive physical, chemical, and optical characteristics that are used for a diverse array of applications. The renewed interest in silver as a comprehensive ...

Glittery metallic decorations keep the winter season cozy and bright. And silver jewelry adds to the glitz and glamour of holiday parties. However, microscopic particles of this metal have other ...

Silver and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles may be the key to reducing the implant failure rate. A new, biocompatible implant coated with the two materials effectively prevented biofilm growth and ...

Antimicrobial packaging could help extend the shelf life of food, prevent illnesses, and reduce food waste. While there has been commercial interest in plastic food packaging containing antimicrobial ...

Polymeric nanoparticles are nanoscale-sized objects constructed from polymers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polylactide-co-glycolide (PLGA), with applications in the in vitro delivery of ...