How cool! New patch inspired by octopus suckers could deliver drugs without needles.
Smithsonian Magazine explains: "Medicine-filled suction cups attached to the inside of the cheek could be an effective alternative to oral tablets or injections."
https://flip.it/AFS5z2
#Octopus #Medicine #Research #Science
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