In the fight against cancer, understanding the mechanics of metastasis—the process by which cancer spreads from one part of the body to another—is crucial. Cancer metastasis is a complex process that involves more than just the genetic and biochemical makeup of cancer cells; the physical...
Scientists have developed a new lab-on-a-chip device that can detect single molecules of microRNA in single cells. The device, which combines microfluidics and microarray technologies, can isolate and lyse cells and detect specific miRNA on a single chip. The method does not require nucleic acid...
In the field of cancer research, the ability to study the response of individual cells to different drugs is critical. Traditional methods of drug screening often involve large populations of cells, making it difficult to understand the variability of cellular responses. However, recent advances in...
Abstract "Cancer patients with advanced disease are characterized by intrinsic challenges in predicting drug response patterns, often leading to ineffective treatment. Current clinical practice for treatment decision-making is commonly based on primary or secondary tumour biopsies, yet when disease progression accelerates, tissue biopsies are not performed...
Abstract "With the aim to locally enhance the efficacy of cancer nanotherapies, here we present metal iron based magnetoplasmonic drug-loaded nanocapsules (MAPSULES), merging powerful external magnetic concentration in the tumor and efficient photothermal actuation to locally boost the drug therapeutic action at ultralow drug concentrations. The...