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Therapeutics
Screw cancer: Microneedle sticks it to cancer tissue
Scientists are finding safer ways to keep drug-loaded microrobots attached to cancer tissue.
Predicting the behavior of macromolecules
Researchers at Houston Methodist Research Institute discuss how quantitative, non-invasive imaging can aid in developing novel tools for diagnosis and therapy.
Nobel Prizes 2019: Physiology or Medicine
Nobel Prize for Medicine winners William Kaelin, Peter Ratcliffe, and Gregg Semenza “uncover a fundamental mechanism of life”.
Pioneers in Science: Gertrude B. Elion
Advanced Science News highlights the achievements of Gertrude Elion, a Nobel laureate for her ground-breaking work in rational drug design.
Thermochemotherapy, Helical Hydrogels, and More
Since 2012, Advanced Healthcare Materials has been bringing you the latest breakthroughs in biomedical materials science with a strong focus on improving human health, and it will continue to do so in 2019. We therefore have launched virtual issues on five hot topics...
Hybrid Modeling to Address Cancer Complexity
State of the art of mathematical hybrid modeling of cancer development and treatment.
Don’t Go With The Flow
Engineered bacteria anchor inside the intestines, for treatment of gastrointestinal damage.
3D Modeling of Blood–Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease
A physiologically relevant 3D model to investigate several key aspects of blood–brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease and provide a standardized platform for drug screening.
Digging Holes in Biofilm
Nanoparticles can be used to destroy a common bacterial defense mechanism.
Biodegradable Circuits for Wireless Implantable Devices
Mg-based microresonators for wirelessly powered biodegradable medical implants.
Pioneers in Science: Alexander Fleming
Advanced Science News celebrates the 138th birthday of Nobel Laureate Sir Alexander Fleming.
Implantable Electronics for Cerebral Aneurysm Monitoring
A fully printed, wireless, stretchable, implantable biosystem that offers batteryless, real-time monitoring of cerebral aneurysm hemodynamics is developed.
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