New Chip (IMAGE)

Purdue University

New Chip

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This illustration shows the design of a new chip capable of simulating a tumor's 'microenvironment' to test the effectiveness of nanoparticles and drugs that target cancer. The new system, called a tumor-microenvironment-on-chip device, will allow researchers to study the complex environment surrounding tumors and the barriers that prevent the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents.

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Purdue University photo/Altug Ozcelikkale, Bumsoo Han

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