A simple sniff: Nanoparticle research tested in locusts focuses on new drug-delivery method
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 16:01
in Biology & Nature
Delivering life-saving drugs directly to the brain in a safe and effective way is a challenge for medical providers. One key reason: the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from tissue-specific drug delivery. Methods such as an injection or a pill aren't as precise or immediate as doctors might prefer, and ensuring delivery right to the brain often requires invasive, risky techniques.