Emerging Trends in Microsphere Technology

Targeted drug delivery revolutionises treatment by focusing medications on specific tissues, reducing the impact on healthy cells. Scientists enhance this precision with carriers like microspheres and nanoparticles, controlling release and absorption. Microspheres, made from biodegradable proteins or polymers, sustain drug release, making them ideal for targeted therapies, especially in oncology. Beyond drug delivery, microspheres open new possibilities across industries—from next-gen coatings to thermal insulation. With tailored sizes, shapes, and materials, they drive advancements in pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and more.

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US FDA proposes mandatory Asbestos testing in Cosmetics with Talc

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos. The FDA noted that this move aims to protect consumers from potential harm posed by asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses such as lung and ovarian cancers.

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In focus: Fir Needle Essential Oil

Fir Needle Essential Oil is obtained from the fir needles of the Siberian fir tree Abies sibirica, belonging to the plant family of Pinaceae. The oil has a fresh, green, woody, and balsamic fragrance due to which it is generally used as a fragrance ingredient in soaps and perfumes.

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Korea Pharma & Bio

Meet the ExSyn team at the 15th International Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry Exhibition
April 22 – 25, 2025
KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center)

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