by Werner Siefer, Paul Scherrer Institute A climate and vacuum chamber was custom-built for the experiments to condition the pre-filled syringes for neutron imaging. Credit: Paul Scherrer InstituteIn very rare cases, the needles of prefilled syringes may become blocked. This can have potentially detrimental consequences for patients if their medication does not enter the body or...
DTU Professor aims to create a future where insulin and vaccines can be administered without using needles. The project is ambitious and could—if successful—revolutionize the lives of, for example, people with diabetes. It is almost like being struck by lightning twice: It is possible, but the probability is infinitely small. Nevertheless, DTU Professor Anja Boisen...
by University of Queensland A vaccine patch. Credit: The University of Queensland A needle-free vaccine patch could better fight COVID-19 variants, such as Omicron and Delta, than a traditional needle vaccine according to a University of Queensland study in mice. The research, conducted in partnership with Brisbane biotechnology company Vaxxas, tested the Hexapro SARS-CoV-2 spike vaccine using...
