Novel Technologies News for September 2012

Novel Technologies News Archive

Newly discovered molecule could deliver drugs to treat diseases Newly discovered molecule could deliver drugs to treat diseases

Kansas State University researchers have discovered a molecule that may be capable of delivering drugs inside the body to treat diseases.

Boehringer Ingelheim launches beta social game Syrum to promote science and innovation Boehringer Ingelheim launches beta social game Syrum to promote science and innovation

Boehringer Ingelheim has today announced the beta launch of its first social game on Facebook, called Syrum. Syrum will be a new and evolving platform for the research-driven pharmaceutical company to inspire and educate in a changing digital world.

Improved nanoparticles deliver drugs into brain Improved nanoparticles deliver drugs into brain

The brain is a notoriously difficult organ to treat, but Johns Hopkins researchers report they are one step closer to having a drug-delivery system flexible enough to overcome some key challenges posed by brain cancer and perhaps other maladies affecting that organ.

Strategy developed to improve delivery of medicines to the brain Strategy developed to improve delivery of medicines to the brain

New research offers a possible strategy for treating central nervous system diseases, such as brain and spinal cord injury, brain cancer, epilepsy, and neurological complications of HIV.