Customizing Nanoparticles to Target Tumors, Viruses and Toxins

The University of California San Diego’s engineers have created modular nanoparticles that are easily customizable to target viruses, cancers, or toxins. As the nanoparticles’ surface is designed to accommodate any desired biological molecule, they can be customized for a variety of uses, such as neutralizing biological agents or delivering drugs on a targeted basis.