SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 10, 2025Interesting Engineering

Hydrogel makes drug release 20 times slower, keeps treatments effective for weeks

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Rice University scientists created SABER, a peptide hydrogel that extends drug release up to 20 times longer, improving treatment efficacy for conditions like tuberculosis and diabetes in mice with a single injection.

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