Ultrasound (IMAGE)

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Ultrasound

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When drug-laden nanoparticles (left) absorb energy from ultrasound waves, their liquid center (green) turns to gas and expands the particles (right), loosening their exterior and releasing the drug (blue).

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Raag Airan

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