Scientists develop new form of cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles

A new cancer treatment that may just be worth its weight in gold. Scientists from the National University of Singapore are turning to extremely tiny gold nanoparticles to enhance the precision of treatments. Researchers found that gold nanoparticles of certain shapes, such as triangles, excel in delivering therapeutic nucleic acids. The gold nanoparticles can also deliver drugs directly to a specific location within a tumour, as well as heat up tumour cells and kill the surrounding cancer cells. CNA speaks with Assistant Professor Andy Tay, Principal Investigator at NUS i-Health-tech. He shares what sparked this idea to use gold nanoparticles in cancer treatment, how it could be used together with other conventional treatments and whether this might affect the costs of cancer treatment in the future.

[@joyfulgen]

Well done Singapore! Let’s support and reward researchers, and get the brightest minds and leaders here to innovate and value add, especially in healthcare. Singapore must always have an outsized impact on the world!

[@ECOSAM-SG]

It’s incredible to see groundbreaking innovations like this coming from Singapore’s own researchers! 🇸🇬 The idea of using gold nanoparticles to enhance cancer treatment is not just revolutionary but also a testament to the power of combining creativity and science. These advancements remind us of the importance of supporting local talent and innovation-not just in labs but across all sectors, including small businesses that drive our economy forward. From biotech startups to family-run enterprises, every bit of support strengthens Singapore’s foundation as a hub of innovation and resilience. Let’s celebrate this achievement and continue backing local efforts that make a difference! Who’s inspired by this incredible work? 🙌✨

[@LionCityPride]

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[@SGMajulah]

Yes

[@VictorThang-b5p]

NUS IS GREAT PEOPLE. ❤

[@cookingwithfluffytiny4371]

Make sure it’s cheap, insurance too expensive, I am concern the minister will be in out , don’t know,

[@harbinger6562]

Good evening ♥️🇸🇬🌍🌌🦾😇🌹👋

[@audreyDsouza]

Congratulations on the discovery, what is surprising is that gold nanoparticles are very expensive. What about the cost of the treatment when it involves the use of gold nanoparticles and how much total gold nanoparticles are needed for 1 treatment process?

[@anziar3038]

These talented scientists contribute greatly to s'pore and the world. ❤ There are those s'poreans that contribute nothing except lying under oath, taking it to the grave or getting pofmaed for spreading lies.😂😂

[@Changl-M]

Prof Paul Tambyah, “healthcare is treated like a commodity where people avoid important primary healthcare services because of the costs and end up spending a lot of money treating complications that could have been prevented”.

[@thebrightfen]

please stop spreading misinformation. Singaporeans are not avoiding primary health care. Otherwise, polyclinics and GP clinics would not be crowded.

[@Changl-M]

“As a medical professional, I feel that this is not right. We should ensure that there is equal treatment for all, care based on clinical need and not on ability to pay.” SDP

[@thebrightfen]

So, who is going to foot the bill? You? Tax payers?