Polymer colloidal systems have been reviewed by a University of Nottingham research team for their use in cancer therapy.
Therapeutics
Drug delivery nanoparticles camouflaged by white blood cells
New functionalization may prevent the body from recognizing and destroying particles used in drug-delivery systems.
Nanoparticle drug delivery system under development at University of Texas
UT Arlington and UT Southwestern partner to help lung disease patients through nano drug delivery.
Polymer microspheres for drug delivery to the bladder
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Capturing cancer tumor cells from the blood
New immobilization method from the Chinese Academy of Sciences will improve cancer detection and treatment.
Nanoscale "bed of nails" could kickstart new drug-delivery systems
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A deep look into the body with Raman spectroscopy
Recent advances in the field of Raman spectroscopy have paved the way for new deep non-invasive medical diagnosis methods.
Stabilising drug delivery vessels
Researchers use whey protein to stabilise nanotransporter and control pH-dependent drug release.
Micro- and Nanoengineering of Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications
The future of nano and micromaterials for healthcare, described by Ali Khademhosseini and Nicholas Peppas as part of an Advanced Healthcare Materials special issue.
PNNL recognized for transferring innovations to the marketplace
Lab wins three Federal Laboratory Consortium awards for energy storage, cancer treatment, and next-gen microchip work.
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