Injectable ‘Jello’ could release medicine over time

An injectable "Jello" that dissolves over time could end the need for daily shots. But researchers first have to get around a fundamental law of nature.

Tom Abate-Stanford • futurity
Feb. 12, 2021 ~6 min

See metal and plastic micromachines zip around

See how incredibly tiny micromachines made from metal and plastic move according to their shape. They're a step toward better drug delivery.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
Nov. 25, 2020 ~5 min


Shrimpy nanotech could carry drugs to tumors

A new nanoparticle derived from chitin, a polymer that makes up shrimp shells, could offer a way to safely deliver anti-cancer drugs to tumor sites.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Nov. 6, 2020 ~7 min

Dozens of toothy drug delivery devices fit on a Q-tip

"Theragripper" devices the size of dust specks inspired by worms could deliver drugs directly into a patient's intestines, researchers report.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Nov. 5, 2020 ~6 min

Watch a tiny robot back flip through a real colon

A microrobot as small as a few human hairs can do flips through the colon to deliver drugs. Check out the video to see it in action.

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
Oct. 16, 2020 ~6 min

Patch that treats melanoma dissolves in 1 minute

A new wearable patch for treating melanoma dissolves quickly while leaving tiny needles that deliver chemotherapy drugs over time.

Chris Adam-Purdue • futurity
June 16, 2020 ~5 min

Coronavirus vaccine patch shows promise in mice

Scientists have now published the first peer-reviewed study on a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. They've tested the microneedle array on mice.

Andrea Kunicky-Pittsburgh • futurity
April 6, 2020 ~5 min

3D printing ink may solve the “toothpaste problem”

A new kind of ink for 3D printing liquifies when pressed through the nozzle of a 3D printer, but then quickly returns to its original shape.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 12, 2020 ~4 min


‘Star particles’ could offer painless treatment for skin diseases

Mixing tiny "STAR particles" into a cream could offer better treatment for skin diseases like psoriasis or certain kinds of skin cancer, say researchers.

John Toon-Georgia Tech • futurity
March 10, 2020 ~7 min

New vaccine delivery strip goes in your mouth

A new peelable film can deliver vaccines without refrigeration. Just put the strip on your tongue.

UT Austin • futurity
March 6, 2020 ~3 min

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