New Microneedle Capsule Can Orally Deliver Drugs That Usually Have to Be Injected
Coated pill carries microneedles that deliver insulin and other drugs to the lining of the small intestine. Many drugs, especially those made of proteins, cannot…
Insulin
Engineered Insulin Stays in Bloodstream, Offers Better Diabetes Control
Engineers from MIT have developed insulin that can circulate in the bloodstream for hours, responding rapidly to changes in blood-sugar levels. For patients with diabetes,…
Radio-Wave Heated Nanoparticles Trigger Insulin Production in Mice
Researchers have been able to remotely activate genes inside mice, proving the concept that one day, there will be medical procedures in which patients’ genes…