Tag: drug delivery
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Shape-Shifting Active Particles: Self-Propelling Microbots Inspired by Microorganisms
Introduction: A New Class of Shape-Shifting Microparticles Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have unveiled a remarkable new class of tiny, microorganism-inspired particles that can actively move and change shape in response to electrical fields. These shape-shifting, self-navigating particles, often described as active matter, behave in ways once thought possible only for living organisms.…
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Shape-Shifting Microparticles: Self-Propelled Active Particles
Shape-Shifting Microparticles: A New Class of Active Matter Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have unveiled tiny, microorganism-inspired particles capable of altering their shape and self-propelling in response to electrical fields. These active particles embody a new class of active matter, where synthetic components mimic the adaptive, movement-driven behavior of living organisms. The breakthrough…
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Core-Shell Fiber Composition and Its Impact on Properties and Performance in Drug Delivery
Introduction to core-shell fibers in drug delivery Core-shell fibers have emerged as a versatile platform for controlled drug delivery. By stacking distinct materials into a core and a surrounding shell, researchers can tailor diffusion, stability, and interaction with biological environments. This design is particularly relevant for delivering antiretroviral therapies (ART) and other therapeutics where precise…
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Cell-Sized Microrobots: Penny-Cost Tech with Big Medical Potential
Introduction: A Penny-Worthy Leap in Microrobotics In a development that sounds almost futuristic, researchers have created microrobots the size of a single cell that cost roughly one penny each. These tiny swimmers can be guided through fluid environments, respond to sensory cues, and perform tasks that were previously impossible at such a small scale. The…
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Tiny, Cheap Micro-Robots That Swim Like Cells Are Revolutionizing Medical Tech
Introduction: A Breakthrough in Micro-Robotics Researchers have developed micro-robots the size of single cells that cost only about a penny each. These tiny devices can move through liquids, respond to environmental cues, and potentially perform tasks such as targeted drug delivery, diagnostics, and tissue repair. While their miniature scale might evoke science fiction, these microrobots…
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Focused Ultrasound Passes First Test in Treatment of Brain Cancer in Children
What is focused ultrasound and why it matters Focused ultrasound is a non-invasive technique that uses precisely targeted sound waves to temporarily and safely disrupt the barriers protecting the brain. By transiently opening the blood-brain barrier, it can enhance the delivery of chemotherapy and other therapeutics directly to brain tissue. This approach holds particular promise…
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MIT lipid nanoparticle boosts mRNA vaccine efficacy
Overview A new lipid nanoparticle delivery particle developed at MIT could transform how mRNA vaccines are delivered, potentially improving effectiveness while reducing the amount of active ingredient needed per dose. The research, described in early-stage studies, centers on refining the particle that ferries the mRNA into cells, a crucial step in vaccine performance. What the…
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Breakthrough Eye Drop Nanomedicine Secures Worldwide Patents
Breakthrough in Eye Care: International Patents for Nanomedicine Eye Drops In a landmark development for ophthalmology and patient care, SETU Researcher Dr. Laurence Fitzhenry and the Ocular Therapeutics Research Group (OTRG) at South East Technological University have secured two international patents for advanced eye drop technology. Granted by the United States and European patent offices,…
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Cyclic peptide nanotubes offer new route to overcome cancer drug resistance
H2: Groundbreaking approach uses cyclic peptide nanotubes to deliver doxorubicin to cancer cell nuclei A team at CiQUS (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) has unveiled a novel molecular strategy that enables anticancer drugs to reach the nucleus of tumor cells, enhancing their therapeutic impact. Focusing on doxorubicin, a cornerstone chemotherapy drug, the researchers show…
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Innovative Approaches Target PAR2 Receptor to Alleviate Gut Pain
New Avenues in the Fight Against Gut Pain Abdominal pain is a defining feature of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As researchers search for treatments that specifically address gut pain, two complementary lines of evidence are emerging. First, a newly identified bacterial enzyme may regulate pain signaling…