Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft, programmable metamaterial that can rapidly change its shape and size when activated remotely, offering a new foundation for safer and more versatile medical devices. This innovation could revolutionize how implantable and ingestible […]
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Chemotherapy is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, but its systemic delivery often causes severe side effects. Researchers at MIT have developed a new type of nanoparticle that may solve this problem by delivering large doses of chemotherapy
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For patients with chronic conditions, daily or long-term injections can be a painful and disruptive part of life. A team of researchers from Chung-Ang University in South Korea has developed a new wearable microneedle patch that could change how medications
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Arthritis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, often causing chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. While current treatments can help manage symptoms, they frequently come with side effects and require frequent dosing. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have
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Scientists at the Terasaki Institute in Los Angeles have created a vascularized liver cancer-on-a-chip model that allows researchers to test embolic therapies with unprecedented accuracy. This microfluidic platform mimics the structure and blood flow of human liver tumors, offering a
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Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s
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A team of researchers from Pusan National University has unveiled a groundbreaking 3D-bioprinted model of brain blood vessels designed to mimic the pathological conditions of atherosclerosis and stroke. This innovation addresses a long-standing challenge in vascular research: how to replicate
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Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a noninvasive drug delivery system that uses ultrasound and sugar-based nanoparticles to release medications precisely where they’re needed—potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment outcomes. This breakthrough, published in Nature Nanotechnology, could transform how drugs are
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A multidisciplinary team led by Seoul National University has developed a wireless, implantable device that delivers chemotherapy drugs directly into solid tumors—dramatically improving treatment effectiveness while avoiding harmful side effects. Traditional chemotherapy often struggles to penetrate dense tumor tissue, requiring
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In a breakthrough that blends everyday hygiene with cutting-edge immunology, researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a novel method for vaccine delivery—through dental floss. The technique utilizes unwaxed dental floss coated with vaccine material, which is gently threaded
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