Science News for April 5, 2020

A new way to deliver drugs in MOFs

Researchers at the IPC PAS and WUT have developed a new, solvent-free drug encapsulation method that uses a pre-assembled metal complex incorporating the drug molecule. This approach could dramatically improve the efficiency of drug encapsulation in MOF materials and open the way to formulating vast arrays of 'drug@MOF' composites.

SourceInstitute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalEuropean Journal of Inorganic Chemistry·DateApr 5, 2020

New research suggests in-womb gene correction

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University developed a synthetic molecule that targets and corrects a mutated gene causing Usher syndrome in mice. The technique may be used to deliver drug therapy through amniotic fluid to the fetus, potentially treating and preventing several types of congenital hearing and balance disorders.

SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalNucleic Acids Research·DateApr 5, 2020