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Rice University

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An array of hollow microparticles developed in the laboratory of Rice University bioengineer Kevin McHugh for timed-release drug delivery. The particles, which are shown loaded with colored dye, are small enough to fit through a standard hypodermic needle and designed to biodegrade over time, releasing their drug payload weeks or even months after injection.

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Credit: Tyler Graf/Rice University

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