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Innovative 'Bottlebrush' Nanoparticles Target Tumors with Precision, Minimizing Chemotherapy Side Effects

September 19, 2025
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Scientists at MIT have developed 'bottlebrush' nanoparticles that can deliver large doses of chemotherapy drugs directly to cancer cells, potentially reducing treatment side effects. These specialized particles are engineered with antibodies that guide them precisely to tumor sites, heralding a new era in targeted cancer therapies.

Engineering Fantasy into Reality: PhD Student Develops Robotic 'Doc Ock' Arms for Astronauts

September 19, 2025
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PhD candidate Erik Ballesteros at MIT is pioneering a groundbreaking project that brings science fiction to the realm of space exploration. By developing robotic arms inspired by the fictional 'Doc Ock' from Spider-Man, Ballesteros aims to equip future astronauts with versatile, advanced tools that can assist them with complex tasks in the harsh environment of space.

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