# Nanoparticles deliver gene therapy to hard-to-reach brain tumors

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/nanoparticles-deliver-gene-therapy-to-hard-to-reach-brain-tumors/
- Published: 2024-05-27T09:00:27-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image: Nanoparticle-fluorescent siRNA uptake by D425 cells when the extracellular environment is pH 6.7. Image credit: Thomas P. Davis, Ruirui Qiao, et al. Article by Anthony Lewis. Advanced Science News – May 23, 2024. Research article: Advanced Science. Nanoparticles deliver anti-cancer drugs in hard-to-reach brain tumors prevalent in children, boosting both diagnosis and treatment. A new treatment for brain cancer uses magnetic nanoparticles engineered with a specialized coating to deliver genetic material directly to tumor cells while also allowing clinicians to track them using MRI. […] Click here to view original web page at www.advancedsciencenews.com