[Science & Tech] Octopus sucker-inspired patch delivers drugs into the body without needles or pills

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A new patch, which sticks to the inner lining of the cheek like an octopus sucker, effectively delivered two drugs in dogs and passed safety tests ...

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People who are afraid of needles could one day absorb medicine through the lining of their cheeks, with the help of domed patches.

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The patches to deliver drugs orally are inspired by the suckers on an octopus's tentacles — both in shape and in how they attach to surfaces.

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