A skin patch with an array of tiny silicon micro-needles could substantially reduce the cost, and practically eliminate the pain, of malaria and other vaccinations. The research, led by immunologist Dr Anne Moore at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland, has also led to the development of tiny, pain-free dissolvable needles, reports the Irish Times . Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Keywords:  medical Polymers read more

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Silicon micro-needle patch takes cost, and sting, out of vaccinations