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Therapeutic Delivery – News and Features

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Nanoparticle System Improves Delivery of Antifungal Drug

Engineers at Brown University have designed a nanoscale drug delivery system that enhances the effectiveness of an antifungal drug against Candida species, including drug-resistant strains.
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“Smelly” Gel Could Boost Coral Reef Restoration

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-infused gel that slowly releases "smells" that are attractive to coral larvae. Applying the gel to surfaces can increase coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times, aiding coral reef restoration.
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Mushroom-Derived Material Grows Its Own Strength

Researchers at Empa have developed a flexible, tear-resistant material from the mycelium of an edible mushroom. Grown as a living system, the fungal composite forms films and stabilizes emulsions without chemical processing.
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Ultrasound Unlocks a Safer, Greener Way To Make Hydrogels

Researchers have developed a new way to make hydrogel materials without the need for toxic chemical initiators. The method, which uses ultrasound waves to drive gel formation, is also significantly faster than traditional synthesis approaches.
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Article

Many Shades of Grey: Nuanced Treatments for Genetic Disease

In this op-ed, Charles Gersbach explores how genetic tuning is emerging as a next-generation approach to modulating gene expression.
Close-up of the tip of a nasal spray, the administration type used in a potential flu vaccine.
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Nasal Spray Antibody Treatment Protects Mice From Flu

Scientists have engineered a monoclonal antibody that can protect mice from a lethal dose of influenza A, a new study shows. The protective effect was enhanced by delivering the antibody in a nasal spray.
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Vitamin Supplements Slow Glaucoma Progression

A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma.
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Neutral Molecules Act Charged in Response to Electric Fields

A new study turns long-held conventional wisdom about a certain type of polymer on its head, greatly expanding understanding of how some of biochemistry’s fundamental forces work.
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Article

Building Living Therapeutics With Synthetic Biology

This article explores how synthetic biology is revolutionizing therapeutics through engineered cells, precision genetic circuits and AI-driven design, with applications in cancer treatment, vaccine development and next-generation immunotherapies.
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Drug Delivery Innovation Could Allow Intravenous Drugs To Be Taken Orally

Researchers have made a major breakthrough with the potential to turn intravenous drugs into oral treatments for diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
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