Atif Suhail

2 weeks ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Atif Suhail

Reviewed by Lexie CornerClimate change presents a growing challenge for agriculture. Crops are increasingly exposed to extreme weather, drought, salinity, and heat. To address this, scientists and agritech developers are exploring nanotechnology to improve seed resilience. One emerging method, nanopriming, offers a novel approach to enhancing crop performance under stress.1Image Credit: Volodymyr_Shtun/Shutterstock.comWhat is Nanopriming?

1 month ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Atif Suhail

Reviewed by Lexie CornerNanomaterials are no longer just small—they are becoming smart. Across fields like medicine, electronics, energy, and materials science, researchers are now programming nanomaterials to behave in intentional, responsive ways. Image Credit: Anucha Cheechang/Shutterstock.comThese advanced materials are designed to detect specific stimuli, such as heat, pH changes, or light, and react with precise functions, like releasing a drug, changing structure, or switching conductivity.

2 months ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Atif Suhail

Reviewed by Lexie CornerNanoplastics are typically defined as plastic particles smaller than 1000 nanometers. These particles are increasingly being detected in human tissues: they can bypass biological barriers, accumulate in organs, and may influence health in ways researchers are only beginning to understand.1This article outlines five key evidence-based findings on how nanoplastics interact with the human body.

2 months ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Atif Suhail

Reviewed by Lexie CornerPlant genome editing is transforming agriculture by allowing scientists to make targeted genetic changes that improve crop yields, stress resistance, and nutritional value.1Image Credit: Mopic/Shuterstock.comHowever, traditional gene delivery methods, such as Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and gene guns, are often slow, inefficient, and can damage plant tissues.

Mar 24, 2025 | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Atif Suhail

Reviewed by Lexie CornerThe blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective, semi-permeable membrane that protects the central nervous system (CNS) from harmful substances in the bloodstream, such as pathogens and toxins. Image Credit: Butusova Elena/Shutterstock.comWhile this protects the brain from external threats, it also presents a major challenge for treating neurological diseases, as many potentially therapeutic compounds are unable to cross.