Kiss-and-tell: A new method for precision delivery of nanoparticles and small molecules to individual cells
Date | 21st, Feb 2024 |
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Source | ScienceDaily - General News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
The delivery of experimental materials to individual cells with exactness and exclusivity has long been an elusive and much sought-after ability in biology. With it comes the promise of deciphering many longstanding secrets of the cell. A research team has now successfully shown how small molecules and single nanoparticles can be applied directly onto the surface of cells. In the study the scientists describe their technique as a ' kiss' (microkiss) -- an easy and cost-effective new method, unlocking new possibilities in single-cell science with a view towards next generation therapeutic applications.