>Microneedles remove pain

美研发微针头打针不痛

US researchers have developed a microneedle skin patch (see photo) they claim can be stuck painlessly onto the skin by patients themselves. The less than 2cm-long patch bears some 50 microneedles, which can be coated with medicine or vaccine. Scientists believe the patches can effectively prevent some diseases if widely used.

美国研究人员最近研发出一种微针头贴片(见图)，号称打针不会痛。在一块不到2厘米长的贴片上，有50个微小的针头，每个针头上都可黏附药剂或疫苗。病人无需专门培训即可自行注射。有科学家认为，如果广泛使用，将可有效预防某些疾病的发生。

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