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Molecular system can distinguish and neutralize cancer cells, paving the way for 'smart' drugs

  • April 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Molecular system can distinguish and neutralize cancer cells, paving the way for 'smart' drugs
How can cancer cells be targeted without damaging healthy tissue? This is one of the major challenges facing oncology today. Using synthetic DNA strands, a team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has created a "smart" system that can recognize cancer cells with exceptional precision and release powerful drugs only where they are needed.

Originally published at Phys.org

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