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New Nanoparticles Shrink Tumors in Mice

A team of researchers from the MIT-Harvard CCNE has developed RNA-delivering nanoparticles that allow for rapid screening of new gene targets in mice. This could relieve a significant bottleneck in cancer-drug development, and help identify new targets for cancer drugs.

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Research News - August 2012

Lessons Learned in Creating Biomedical Nanoparticles for Human Use

Gold Nanorods Hitch Ride on Immune Cells that Target Breast Tumors

Polymer Nanoparticle Overcomes Anticancer Drug Resistance

Gold Nanoparticles Could Treat Prostate Cancer with Fewer Side Effects than Chemotherapy

Nanoparticle Enhances Anticancer Immune Therapy with a One-Two Punch

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