Artificial intelligence and machine learning are playing increasing roles in drug discovery, potentially saving significant time and money.
Sneaking drugs into cells using new nanoparticle materials
By using the advantage of hybrid nanomaterials, researchers may have unlocked a new pharmacological route for treating degenerative diseases.
A nanoparticle vaccine could provide hope for hard-to-treat prostate cancer
Spherical nucleic acids show promise as a targeted and effective immunotherapy for patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
Cowpea virus can keep metastatic lung cancers at bay
Plant virus nanoparticles home in on the lungs to help prevent the spread of cancer.
Taking the sting out of dental procedures with microneedles
A charged microneedle patch for pain-free delivery of anesthetics could replace anxiety-inducing needles in dental work.
Neural networks overcome the setbacks of current computational drug discovery
Computer-aided drug discovery looks to neural networks that can better predict chemical properties to streamline the search for new therapeutics.
Treating asthma with gene silencing nanocapsules
A new technology designed to target allergic asthma could provide more efficient means of delivery and treatment straight to the source of inflammation.
Spiral polymer stents treat coronary artery disease
Researchers have created an improved material for arterial stents, which could alleviate the symptoms of coronary artery disease and reduce the risk of heart attack in patients.
Hydrogel improves stem cell survival in treating Parkinson’s disease in mice
A new type of hydrogel could radically transform a novel stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
A needed boost for anti-tumor immunotherapy
Nanovesicles that directly attack tumors and promote sustained tumor killing by resident T cells could enhance the effectiveness of tumor immunotherapy.