Inspired by brain-invading bacteria, researchers have created nanocapsules that covertly shuttle drugs across the blood–brain barrier.
Francina Agosti
Francina Agosti is a freelance science writer who enjoys translating scientific discoveries for a lay audience. She holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience and completed two postdocs before making the switch to science communication.
In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, hiking in the mountains, or paddle boarding on a Canadian lake.
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