17 y old girl creates nanoparticle

[Jarfi]

question is, do you know about a link where this particle is explained. All the news sites are dumbed down for the masses so all they say is that some asian girl invented a pill for cancer. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Any links?

 

[Ryan_m_b]

question is, do you know about a link where this particle is explained. All the news sites are dumbed down for the masses so all they say is that some asian girl invented a pill for cancer. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Any links?

If you provide a link to what you are talking about then perhaps we can help.

 

[chronon]

http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition/2011_winners.htm

There doesn't seem to be any more information about it anywhere, although she clearly prepared a poster and a presentation for the competition.

 

[Ryan_m_b]

http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition/2011_winners.htm

There doesn't seem to be any more information about it anywhere, although she clearly prepared a poster and a presentation for the competition.

In light of the lack of information (I've not got time right now to look up for any more information on Ms Zhang's work) there's not much that can be said. Nanoparticles for drug delivery is a huge research field at the moment and includes dendrimers, liposomes, quantum dots, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-as...e_applications, DNA nanotechnology and a host more.

 

[LudusRex]

I am not familiar with a specific link explaining this particular nanoparticle created by a 17-year-old girl. However, I can provide some general information about nanoparticles and their potential use in cancer treatment.

Nanoparticles are tiny particles that range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers. They have unique properties due to their small size, such as increased surface area and high reactivity, which make them useful in various fields including medicine.

In the context of cancer treatment, nanoparticles can be designed to specifically target cancer cells and deliver drugs or other therapeutic agents directly to them. This targeted approach can reduce the side effects of traditional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, which can harm healthy cells as well.

It is important to note that creating a nanoparticle is just the first step in developing a potential treatment. The mechanism of action and effectiveness of the nanoparticle in treating cancer would need to be extensively studied and tested before it can be considered a viable option for patients.

I recommend conducting further research on nanoparticles and their potential use in cancer treatment through reputable scientific sources such as peer-reviewed journals or university websites. This will provide more in-depth and accurate information compared to news sites, which may simplify or exaggerate the findings for a general audience.