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Therapeutic Delivery – News and Features

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Short-Term Menopausal Hormone Therapy Has No Lasting Cognitive Effects

Short-term menopausal hormone therapy (mHT) does not have long-term cognitive effects when given to women in early postmenopause, according to new research from Mayo Clinic scientists.
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Researchers Refine Lipid Nanoparticles for Enhanced mRNA Therapies

Researchers have cooked up a new way to improve mRNA delivery, developing an optimal “recipe” for ionizable lipids — key ingredients in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the molecules behind the COVID-19 vaccines and other innovative therapies.
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Cancer Drug Delivery Method May Boost Treatment Response

Nanoparticles coated with polymers made with natural sugars could reduce the immune response to cancer treatment, making it more effective.
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Article

A Bright Future for RNA Therapeutics

RNA therapeutics promise rapid, personalized and flexible treatments against multiple diseases. In this article, we will explore whether RNA therapeutics can realize their full potential.
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Machine Learning Helps Researchers Predict Interactions Between Gold Nanoparticles and Blood Proteins

Machine learning and supercomputer simulations have been used to investigate how tiny gold nanoparticles bind to blood proteins.
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Common Table Salt Enhances Adhesive Polymer Technology

A FAMU-FSU engineering team discovered that adding sodium chloride to polyzwitterions enhances adhesive strength and flexibility. The study compared bottlebrush and linear polymers, finding that electrostatic interactions drive improved bonding.
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Microfluidic Device Reveals Tumor Shape Can Predict Aggressiveness

New research has offered insights into how tumor shape can predict cancer cell behavior and aggressiveness.
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Researchers Make Advancements Towards Inhalable Medications

Researchers outline their improved lipid-polymer nanoparticle for holding mRNA that is stable when nebulized and successfully delivers aerosols (liquid droplets) in mice’s lungs.
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Microcellular “Drones” Used To Deliver Lung Cancer-Fighting Drugs

Researchers have used microcellular "drones" to deliver antisense oligonucleotide therapeutics to lung cancer cells.
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Article

Reclaiming the Narrative for Black Scientists

This article highlights several inspiring men and women working across academia and industry who are breaking barriers and regaining ownership of their own narratives.
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