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Broad-spectrum antivirals made from polymers
Polymer-based broad spectrum antivirals show activity against Zika, Ebola, HIV-1, the Herpes simplex virus, and now, SARS-CoV-2.
3D printing medicines at speed
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Heat-based cancer therapy with minimal side effects
A new proof-of-concept cancer therapy safely and accurately destroys cancerous cells with precisely delivered heat.
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Triple-negative breast cancer has poor survival and few therapeutic options — but with a new approach, things could change.
Parkinson’s disease treatment based on artificial enzymes
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Intestinal patch delivered by wireless capsule
A magnetic, drug-delivering capsule precisely navigates the GI tract to heal gastrointestinal disease and injury.
Stabilizing pharmaceuticals with deuterium
An epoxide ring opening reaction could help stabilize biomolecules by replacing hydrogen with deuterium with a high degree of selectivity.
Computer simulations pave the way for improved mRNA vaccines
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