High-speed biologics screen
Engineers devise technology for rapidly testing drug-delivery vehicles in zebrafish.
Better RNA interference, inspired by nature
New MIT nanoparticles offer best-ever gene silencing, could help treat liver diseases.
Enhancing RNA interference
Helping RNA escape from cells’ recycling process could make it easier to shut off disease-causing genes.
Practicing medicine at the nanoscale
New approaches to drug delivery offer hope for new, more targeted treatments.
New nanoparticles shrink tumors in mice
Particles that shut off cancer genes could also allow researchers to screen potential drug targets more rapidly.
Genetic 911: Cells’ emergency systems revealed
Study examines how cells exploit gene sequences to cope with toxic stress.
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
Pared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.
Turning off cancer genes
RNA interference holds much promise as a cancer treatment, but technical challenges remain.