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A photoswitchable drug to better understand brain states
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Metabolic activators improve recovery time in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19
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Spider-inspired joints make a leap in robotics
Robotic joints inspired by spiders help researchers create a new class of jumping, grasping, lightweight robots.
A smart microneedle patch to monitor and manage diabetes
Minimally invasive smart patches can continuously monitor glucose blood levels and administer insulin as needed.
A powerful underwater glue inspired by barnacles and mussels
Using silk proteins, researchers create crosslinking fibers that contain iron complexes similar to those used by sticky underwater sea creatures.
Diagnosing malaria in the field with accurate and portable rapid tests
A new lab-on-chip technology enables the rapid and quantitative identification of malaria parasites in the blood for better and more accurate diagnosis in remote regions.
A biochip with organ-specific tissue models for advanced drug screening
A new biochip can quickly evaluate anticancer drug toxicity and penetration across an advanced blood–brain barrier model.
A “self-stirring” pill enhances drug bioavailability
Self-propelling microparticles enhance the dissolution of drugs in the stomach, achieving better bioavailability without the side effects of high dosing.
Step-closer to nasal spray drug delivery for Parkinson’s disease
A new drug-laden gel allows for better levels of uptake in both the blood and the brain.
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