Researchers at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a drug capsule coated with tiny needles that can inject drugs directly into the lining of the stomach after the capsule is swallowed. In animal studies, the capsule delivered insulin more efficiently than injection under the skin, and there were no harmful side effects. Read more and watch a video. Access the study abstract.
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New capsule has potential to replace some injections
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