Researchers synthesize gold nanoparticles capable of attacking cancer cells
(PHYSorg.com Nanotechnology)

A team of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers have developed a new, one-pot synthetic approach to obtain water-stable and `ready to use` gold nanoparticles that can be heated with a simple green laser, improving the gold nanoparticles` ability to penetrate and destroy malignant cells through hyperthermia and simultaneously releasing chemotherapeutic drugs. The unique design of these nanoparticles reduces the side effects of the drugs, potentially improving patients` quality of life.