Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Customizable DNA labels can selectively guide drug carriers to cancer cells

Cells naturally send tiny packages to one another to share information. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a simple, low-cost way to turn those packages into drug carriers that can deliver treatments directly to cancer cells, potentially improving effectiveness while reducing s...

Customizable DNA labels can selectively guide drug carriers to cancer cells
Image: Phys.org
Cells naturally send tiny packages to one another to share information. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a simple, low-cost way to turn those packages into drug carriers that can deliver treatments directly to cancer cells, potentially improving effectiveness while reducing side effects.

Originally published at Phys.org

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