AI-guided microneedles bend at body temperature to speed diabetic wound healing
Researchers at Hanyang University have developed an AI-guided, 4D-printed microneedle patch that bends at body temperature to treat chronic diabetic wounds. The device mimics the movement of the carnivorous plant Drosera capensis to deliver regenerative DNA and antibacterial treatments directly to the wound site.
Why it matters
This innovation offers a more active and effective solution for chronic wounds in diabetic patients, potentially reducing infection risks and improving healing outcomes compared to traditional methods.
edited by Sadie Harley , reviewed by Robert Egan
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