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Nanoparticles home in on brain tumors, boost accuracy of surgical removal

Like special-forces troops laser-tagging targets for a bomber pilot, tiny particles that can be imaged three different ways at once have enabled scientists to remove brain tumors from mice with unprecedented accuracy.
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Nanoparticles Cross Blood-brain Barrier To Enable 'Brain Tumor Painting'

Academics / General Science : Science Daily (4 years ago)

Fluorescent nanoparticles are able to illuminate brain tumors in mice. The particles can safely cross the blood-brain barrier, an almost impenetrable barrier that protects the brain from infection.... Read Post

Iron oxide nanoparticles becoming tools for brain tumor imaging and treatment

Academics / General Science : Science Daily (3 years ago)

Tiny particles of iron oxide could become tools for simultaneous tumor imaging and treatment, because of their magnetic properties and toxic effects against brain cancer cells. In mice, researchers have demonstrated how these partic... Read Post

Tiny particles may help surgeons by marking brain tumors

Academics / General Science : Science Daily (3 years ago)

Researchers have developed a way to enhance how brain tumors appear in MRI scans and during surgery, making the tumors easier for surgeons to identify and remove. Scientists are experimenting with different nanoparticles that they h... Read Post


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