science Sciencedaily 2026-07-17

Sugar-Coated Nanoparticles Boost Survival Against Brain Cancer in Mice

An experimental therapy using sugar-coated nanoparticles successfully delivered genetic instructions to brain cancer cells in mice, boosting survival rates by 50%. The treatment targeted glioblastoma by restoring a tumor-suppressing protein while avoiding damage to healthy organs.

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