As if soap bubbles don't spread enough happiness on their own, scientists have discovered a way of coating them in biomolecules with a view to treating viruses, cancer and other diseases. The technology has been developed at the University of Maryland, where researchers devised a method of tricking the body into mistaking the bubbles for harmful cells, triggering an immune response and opening up new possibilities in the delivery of drugs and vaccines... Continue Reading Scientists float soap bubbles as a more effective drug delivery method
Section: Medical
Tags: Cancer, Drug delivery, Medication, University of Maryland, Vaccines
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