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Breast cancer cells targeted, then burned, by gold-filled silicon wafers
By shining infrared light on specially designed, gold-filled silicon wafers, scientists at The Methodist Hospital Research Institute have successfully targeted and burned breast cancer cells. If the technology is shown to work in human clinical trials, it could...
Remote controlled nanoparticles deliver the goods
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Advanced Functional Polymers for Medicine – Free Access
The complex requirements of modern medicine demand a variety of multifunctional materials. Polymers provide a versatile toolbox for such materials. Hydrolytically degradable polymers show temporal changes of mechanical properties during degradation and controlled drug...
Cooking Cancer with Lasers and Gold
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Nanophobic or Nanophilic?
Carbon nanotubes have the potential to unlock effective treatments for that most delicate of systems – the mammalian central nervous system. But conflicting studies and reports on potential toxicity underline the need for careful, standardized, and thorough research protocols.
Increasing Interface Interaction for Titanium Medical Implants
A new approach to the development of functional and biocompatible coatings for titanium metal implants aims to reduce their failure rates by altering the nano-morphology of the surface.
Fever Responsive Drug Delivery
Chinese scientists developed a temperature-sensitive drug release system based on titanium nanotubes. A smart hydrogel layer acts as controlling barrier and releases drug for local drug therapy.
Superbug-Resistant Bandages
With secondary infections from drug-resistant bacteria a real concern in hospitals worldwide, MIT scientist report a breakthrough that might be able to effect both prevention and cure.
Platinum and Light Together Fight Cancer
For tumor treatment with few side effects: platinum complex initiates cytotoxic effect upon targeted irradiation with visible light.
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