A fragile cancer immunotherapy agent “cGAMP” is delivered to tumor sites using tiny bubbles that protect it until it reaches its destination.
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
Using light-based polymerization, researchers have reduced the amount of time needed to 3D print certain medicines from minutes to seconds.
Endometriosis treated by heating magnetic nanoparticles
A non-surgical option for women who suffer from endometriosis, this nanoparticle therapy shows promising preliminary results.
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.
Anticancer peptides offer hope for triple-negative breast cancer
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
Researchers in Shanghai report a potential therapeutic based on Prussian blue to tackle Parkinson’s disease.
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
Molecular dynamics offer ways to improve lipid-based therapeutic delivery systems.