Rice scientists create microscopic ‘swimmers’ controlled by a magnetic field What are those tiny spheres doing as they move across that slide? They’re doing the breaststroke. Rice University... Read more
Scientists from ITMO University have developed magnetically-driven nanoparticles containing thrombin. A drug based on these nanoparticles can be injected intravenously and delivered straight... Read more
University of Illinois researchers are sending tiny drug-laden nanoparticles on a mission to seek and destroy cancer stem cells, the elusive and rare cells that can cause cancer to come back... Read more
Rice scientists use magnets and nanoparticles to open, close gaps in blood vessels The endothelial cells that line blood vessels are packed tightly to keep blood inside and flowing, but scie... Read more
A Mayo Clinic research team has developed a new type of cancer-fighting nanoparticle aimed at shrinking breast cancer tumors, while also preventing recurrence of the disease. In the study, p... Read more
Nanoparticle research tested in locusts focuses on new drug-delivery method Delivering life-saving drugs directly to the brain in a safe and effective way is a challenge for medical provider... Read more
Researchers design drug-carrying nanoparticles that can be taken orally Drugs delivered by nanoparticles hold promise for targeted treatment of many diseases, including cancer. However, the... Read more
Tiny particles filled with a drug could be a new tool for treating cancer in the future. A new study published by Swedish scientists in Particle & Particle Systems Characterization shows... Read more