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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Microneedles – Researchers from University of Texas at Dallas have made 3D printed microneedles that deliver drugs to body as alternative to traditional injections
- Dissolves Inside Body – Microneedles, made up of biodegradable polymers that dissolve in body, can be coated with drugs for release or delivery
- Advantages over Traditional Injections – Lessens infections and prolongs shelf life compared to syringe-based method, with microneedles easily and cheaply produced for pain-free drug delivery
- Test Results – Microneedless initially tested on pigs, inserting dye molecules that represent drugs on skin
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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University of Texas - Dallas
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Original Publication Date
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March 13, 2018
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