Hydrogel-based microspheres better control the release of drugs, providing better post-op pain relief and fewer side effects.

Hydrogel-based microspheres better control the release of drugs, providing better post-op pain relief and fewer side effects.
Microscopic machines powered by light are a “double threat” to bacteria and could help combat the growing problem of drug resistance.
Nanoparticles with innovative coatings target tumor cells, enhancing chemotherapy effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
Dive into the mesmerizing world of sharks and rays, where vibrant blues emerge through never-before-seen structural colors.
Scientists have stabilized the natural product sanshool, a promising active ingredient for sunscreen and skincare products.
Injected arthritic drugs often get stuck in the sticky synovial fluid found between the joints, but tiny nanomotors may help liberate them.
Scientists uncover a surprising link between hyperbolic metamaterials and gravity, revealing that light behaves similarly in both realms.
A nanotherapy could be used as part of a multifaceted strategy for individuals grappling with severe health implications of obesity.
Growing brain tissue requires capturing the realistic “squishiness” and cohesion between cells, but how each cell type contributes has been a mystery.
Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.