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11-02-2009, 02:44 PM
A tiny cage of gold covered with a smart polymer responds to light, opening to empty its contents and resealing when the light is turned off. The smart nanocages could be used to deliver drugs directly to target sites, thus avoiding systemic side effects.

More... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091101132539.htm)