Scientists have developed a noninvasive medicine that is delivered through the nose to fight brain tumors. This method targets glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. It is less invasive than other treatments.
Using nasal drops, the researchers deliver special nanostructures to the brain. These structures boost the brain’s immune response and help it fight the tumors. This research shows that it is possible to activate the immune system in glioblastoma tumors with this method.
Difficult words
- noninvasive — Not strongly affecting the body or health.
- treatment — Methods used to help illness or injury.treatments
- tumor — An abnormal growth of cells in the body.tumors
- research — A careful study to learn more about something.
- immune — Related to the body's defense against illness.
- deliver — To send or bring something to a place.delivered
- response — A reaction to something that happens.
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Discussion questions
- Why is noninvasive treatment important for patients?
- How do you think this method will change cancer treatment?
- What are some advantages of using nasal delivery for medicine?
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