RNA interference
Practicing medicine at the nanoscale
March 11, 2013
New approaches to drug delivery offer hope for new, more targeted treatments.
Also labeled: Cancer, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Drug delivery, Engineering Health, Implantable medical devices, Koch Institute, Materials science, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Layer by layer assembly, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES)
New nanoparticles shrink tumors in mice
August 16, 2012
Particles that shut off cancer genes could also allow researchers to screen potential drug targets more rapidly.
Genetic 911: Cells’ emergency systems revealed
July 3, 2012
Study examines how cells exploit gene sequences to cope with toxic stress.
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
June 4, 2012
Pared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.
Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheres
February 27, 2012
New RNA interference method holds promise for treating cancer, other diseases.
Shutting off inflammation
October 9, 2011
A new way to curb inflammatory cells could lead to treatments for diseases including atherosclerosis and cancer.
Turning off cancer genes
November 16, 2010
RNA interference holds much promise as a cancer treatment, but technical challenges remain.
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