Researchers from Chung-Ang University in South Korea have developed a novel microneedle drug delivery system that was inspired by the structure of bee stingers. The new technology, called Electrospun Web Microneedles (EW-MNs), is described in Advanced Healthcare Materials . The EW-MNs could address long-standing limitations of traditional injections for transdermal drug delivery and mark an improvement in current microneedle approaches for conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease .

“Unlike traditional rigid microneedles, which can cause irritation during prolonged use, our EW-MNs are soft, breathable, and remain anchored to the skin just like a bee stinger,” said study leader Wonku Kang, PhD, a professor in the College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University.

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