Painless microneedle patch could replace needles
Monday, December 12, 2016 - 10:11
in Physics & Chemistry
It’s only a matter of time before drugs are administered via patches with painless microneedles instead of unpleasant injections. But designers need to balance the need for flexible, comfortable-to-wear material with effective microneedle penetration of the skin. Researchers say they may have cracked the problem.