New active substances that can block the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus discovered in proof-of-concept study.
Therapeutics
A pain-free microneedle patch to help with weight loss
Minimally invasive delivery of capsaicin into adipose tissues under the skin shows promise for countering obesity.
Individualized brain cell grafts reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in monkeys
A new study provides hope for Parkinson’s disease, showing that neuron grafts using patients’ own cells have the potential to manage and even reverse symptoms.
“Breast cancer-on-a-chip” helps researchers test immunotherapy drugs
A new microwell chip holds promise for screening immunotherapy drugs with the added bonus that it can include a patient’s own cells for optimized treatment planning.
Scientists ‘farm’ natural killer cells in novel cancer fighting approach
Engineers and oncologists teamed up to develop a microfluidic chip capable of capturing the body’s natural killer immune cells to harvest their cancer-killing exosomes.
Phages help reverse antibiotic resistance in dangerous superbug
Scientists investigated phages that can kill the world’s leading superbug, Acinetobacter baumannii, which is responsible for up to 20% of infections in intensive care units.
Magnetic bacteria for drug delivery
Bacteria controlled by magnets could one day deliver medicine directly to the cells that need it.
Researchers engineer tiny machines that deliver medicine efficiently
“Theragrippers” are inspired by a parasitic worm that clamps onto its host’s intestines.
Tiny golden bullets could help tackle asbestos-related cancers
Researchers create a method to fine tune the properties of nanoparticles, making them a promising treatment for cancer.
Mayo Clinic researchers study new bioactive material for enhanced vascular healing
Researchers challenge the current paradigm for embolization with a safe and versatile embolic agent made from malleable and injectable hydrogels.
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