Drug delivery
Cancer-killing complexes charge ahead
3 May 2024A*STAR researchers developed specially designed nanocomplexes that effectively target and kill cancer cells, including those resistant to traditional treatments.
Nano-cages help eye treatments stick around
27 Jan 2022A new polymer-based eyedrop holds promise for treating stubborn fungal eye infections
Delivering drugs in a pinch
21 Oct 2020Using magnets, scientists have developed an innovative pressure-based technique that represents a new frontier in needle-free drug delivery.
Turning immunotherapy inside out
31 Aug 2020A novel targeting strategy may make pave the way for effective cancer immunotherapy against previously ‘undruggable’ targets.
Hitting the bull’s eye with cancer chemotherapy
17 Aug 2020A*STAR researchers have developed a biodegradable polymeric drug carrier that can target cancerous tissue in the lungs and liver.
Green tea-based compound takes the fight to cancer
23 Apr 2020A drug delivery complex derived from green tea could enhance the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Unpacking the possibilities of polymer science
18 Nov 2019With a sound understanding of polymers, their properties and the methods to synthesize them, scientists can create novel materials for a wide range of practical applications.
Green tea for drug delivery
7 Aug 2018A component of green tea can help deliver drugs to tumors in the body
Reach for the stars
15 Mar 2018Star-shaped
nanoparticles that release their drug payload only after entering cells could improve current treatments
Sharpshooting nanoparticles hit the target
20 Sep 2016Multi stimuli-responsive nanocapsules selectively deliver drugs to exactly where they are needed
Targeted killing of cancer cells
26 Jul 2016Toxic peptide payload can be delivered exclusively to cancer cells
A cyclic route to degradable materials
14 Jun 2016Rapid synthesis of ring-shaped molecules offers a cheap route to a plethora of polymers with health and environmental applications