Breast cancer (BCA) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with a high rate of mortality and morbidity in women. This review focuses on the applications of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and nanoparticles (NPs) in BCA, encompassing diagnosis and therapy. Nanotechnologies, nanocarriers, and nano-encapsulations versus their corresponding counterparts for BCA diagnosis and therapy have been discussed. Various drug formulations into different nanocarriers (lipid NPs, nanoemulsions, polymeric NPs, and metal-based NPs) enhanced their bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy, overcoming the limitations of conventional formulations. Additionally, clinical specialists have achieved improved outcomes in the detection and monitoring of BCA at various stages using nanotechnology, ultimately leading to an improved quality of life for patients.

A research team led by Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, has published a comprehensive review in ExRNA that sorts out the diverse roles of extracellular vesicle-associated RNAs (EV-RNAs) in the development and progression of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). By integrating the latest findings from multi-omics studies and animal experiments, the review points out that EV-RNAs can serve as non-invasive biomarkers for early IBD detection and disease monitoring, and also hold great potential as targets for next-generation targeted therapies. This work provides a solid theoretical basis for advancing personalized precision treatment for the millions of IBD patients worldwide suffering from this chronic recurrent gastrointestinal disorder.

Making wheat more resilient to climate change without compromising yields has become an urgent priority for the agricultural sector. Now, a study led by a research team from the University of Barcelona and the Agrotecnio research centre has identified an innovative way to address this challenge: combining advanced technology and artificial intelligence to select the best varieties of this crop.

As traditional power plants are replaced by intermittent sources like solar and wind, maintaining grid stability has become a complex engineering challenge. Hussain Khan’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Finland, introduces advanced AI-based control strategies that ensure local grids remain reliable and resilient.

The rapid evolution of CRISPR/Cas genome editing has redefined the possibilities of cellular and gene therapy, enabling precise correction, disruption, and regulation of disease-associated genes. Yet, as genome editing technologies transition from laboratory innovation to clinical application, ensuring robust non-clinical safety assessment has become a critical priority.