Silicon Nanoparticles (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption This is a microscopic view of silicon flakes designed to deliver drugs, then dissolve away. Credit Luo Gu Usage Restrictions To illustrate articles about this research only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.