Breakthrough by DU scientist: Technology to break brain barrier

  • 06/10/2006

  • Indian Express (New Delhi)

After four years of extensive research at the nano technology laboratory at Delhi University (DU), Sheetal Soni has achieved a technological breakthrough that is likely to change the way brain diseases are treated in the future. Using nano technology, she has developed hydrogel nano-particles that are capable of penetrating the blood brain barrier (BBB), accurately transferring the drugs to the targeted location.