Traditional drug delivery methods often suffer from inefficiency and adverse side effects. Nanotechnology offers a solution through the development of nanocarriers such as liposomes, dendrimers, and polymeric nanoparticles. These carriers can encapsulate drugs, protecting them from degradation and releasing them in a controlled manner. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by functionalizing nanoparticles with ligands that recognize and bind to specific cells, ensuring that the therapeutic agents are delivered precisely where needed.