Researchers have created an improved material for arterial stents, which could alleviate the symptoms of coronary artery disease and reduce the risk of heart attack in patients.
Therapeutics
Hydrogel improves stem cell survival in treating Parkinson’s disease in mice
A new type of hydrogel could radically transform a novel stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
A needed boost for anti-tumor immunotherapy
Nanovesicles that directly attack tumors and promote sustained tumor killing by resident T cells could enhance the effectiveness of tumor immunotherapy.
Model with unprecedented detail to study the blood–brain barrier
“Brain-on-a-chip” shows minute-by-minute how the blood–brain barrier reacts to high levels of inflammation.
Better photothermal therapy to improve bladder cancer survival
Scientists are looking to improve the outlook for patients with bladder cancer by advancing a laser-based photothermal therapy.
A nasal spray to prevent viral infection
A polymer composite spray was shown to not only limit SARS-CoV-2 infection, but also hinders transmission in this proof-of-concept study.
Lighting up hydrogels
A new class of hydrogels leverage light for better drug delivery and regenerative medicine treatment.
A “self-stirring” pill enhances drug bioavailability
Self-propelling microparticles enhance the dissolution of drugs in the stomach, achieving better bioavailability without the side effects of high dosing.
Step-closer to nasal spray drug delivery for Parkinson’s disease
A new drug-laden gel allows for better levels of uptake in both the blood and the brain.
Breaching the wall: How malaria parasites enter the human brain
Researchers uncover how malaria infiltrates the blood–brain barrier and contributes to disease severity.
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