Scientists turn a natural cellular process into a drug-delivery system Scientists have developed a new gene-therapy technique by transforming human cells into mass producers of tiny nano-siz... Read more
One day, medical compounds could be introduced into cells with the help of bacterial toxins Pathogens can use a range of toxins to damage their host organism. Bacteria, such as those respons... Read more
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have created a tiny, nanosize container that can slip inside cells and deliver protein-based medicines and gene therapies of any size — even... Read more
Focused ultrasound is a safe and effective way to target and open areas of the blood-brain barrier, potentially allowing for new treatment approaches to Alzheimer’s disease, according... Read more
Coated pill carries microneedles that deliver insulin and other drugs to the lining of the small intestine. Many drugs, especially those made of proteins, cannot be taken orally because they... Read more
Targeting nanoparticles rotate faster and move across larger areas Targeted drug-delivery systems hold significant promise for treating cancer effectively by sparing healthy surrounding tiss... Read more
Treating cancer more selectively and more effectively – this could be achieved with an innovative technology developed by teams of researchers at the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekular... Read more
Nanofluidic device delivered controlled doses People with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes and heart disease may one day forego the daily regimen of pills and, instead, receive a sc... Read more
