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February 2025 in “Advanced Materials” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing by adapting to glucose levels and releasing insulin.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
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Encapsulating hair follicle cells in a special gel boosts their activity.