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Glowing nanotech guides cancer surgery, kills remaining cancer cells

Posted in Science on 6th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

The method should allow more accurate surgical removal of solid tumors at the same time it eradicates any remaining cancer cells.

Smart nanoparticles take aim at cancer cells

Posted in Medicine on 4th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

Scientists in China have developed an intelligent nanoparticle system that delivers a chemotherapeutic drug directly to the nucleus of cancer cells.

New approach could lead cancer cells down path of destruction

Posted in Science on 2nd Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers have uncovered a new method that has the potential to greatly enhance the effectiveness of existing cancer treatments.

2015 human trial of nanobots to fight cancer and soon to repair spinal cords

Posted in Medicine on 28th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

A human patient with late stage leukemia will be given nanobot treatment. They expect to remove the cancer within one month.

New pulsed-magnetic method uses nanorods to deliver drugs

Posted in Hardware on 15th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

A technique to magnetically deliver drug-carrying nanorods to deep targets in the body using magnetic fields could transform the way tumors are treated.