Microneedle Patch Helps Reduce Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Microneedle Patch Helps Reduce Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Jan-07-18
A new microneedle skin patch could help reduce the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Developed by a team from Queen’s University Belfast, the patch was created to encourage compliance in patients by easing the discomfort associated with injections. The bottom of the patch is made up of microneedle that will penetrate the skin painlessly and dissolve to deliver the cargo of drugs.

According to lead scientist Prof. Ryan Donnelly, the patch could help “significantly extend the lifespan of existing antibiotics, allowing time for development of the next generation of antibiotics.”

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