Coated pill carries microneedles that deliver insulin and other drugs to the lining of the small intestine.

Magnetically controlled device could deliver clot-reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages.

Smart materials change properties in response to specific DNA sequences; could be used in a variety of devices.

Magnetic particles allow drugs to be released at precise times and in specific areas.

Novel materials made with FDA-approved components could deliver large payloads of active ingredients.

Tiny robots powered by magnetic fields could help drug-delivery nanoparticles reach their targets.

Drug delivery system would allow patients to switch from daily to monthly doses.

Researchers have devised a faster, more efficient way to design custom peptides and perturb protein-protein interactions.

Capsule that releases insulin in the stomach could replace injections for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Soft, squishy device could potentially track ulcers, cancers, and other GI conditions over the long term.