Nanocapsules may improve TB treatment

this is the breaking news of one scientific news channel 

this is the breaking news of one scientific news channel 

Nanotechnology (the technology of the very small) enables scientists to manipulate materials and particles that are a billionth of a metre, or about 1/80 000th of the diameter of a human hair. The nanocapsules were being tested on animals, and the developers hoped that they would eventually decrease the number and frequency of drugs used by TB patients. Although effective treatment was currently available, patients had to take up to four anti-TB drugs several times a week for up to six months, which often resulted in compliance challenges.
"Owing to the slow degrading and the slow release mechanism of the carrier systems, drug release can be prolonged through nano-based drug delivery systems, allowing for the administration of drugs once in seven days, instead of the current daily dosage."

The same technology was being applied for malaria, HIV/Aids and other diseases where patient compliance was high