Pausing Crystal Symmetry (IMAGE)

Drexel University

Pausing Crystal Symmetry

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Researchers from Drexel University have discovered a way to grow hollow crystal spheres, and pause they're symmetrical growth so they form with holes -- a significant advance for their use in encapsulating targeted drug therapies.

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Drexel University

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