A nanotechnology approach to cancer treatment

Published: Jan. 6, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

b'In this episode, we discuss how nanotechnology can be applied to treat cancer. Our guest, Chad Mirkin of Northwestern University, and his colleagues, have developed a cancer therapy that is fueled by nanotechnology. Their technique activates the immune system in a unique way to fight diseases like cancer.\\n\\nThis is the first episode of the Nano Matters podcast! Stay tuned for more episodes.\\n\\n\\nIf you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov.\\n\\nClosed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/uaqlOj_5m7w\\n\\nCREDITS\\n\\nSpecial thanks to: \\nChad Mirkin\\nNorthwestern University\\n\\nMusic: \\nInspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes \\nhttps://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook\\nhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode\\n\\nProduced by: \\nDr. Mallory Hinks \\nAAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO\\n\\nAny opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.'