SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 25, 2024Interesting Engineering

World’s first 3D-printed microneedles pave way for hearing loss treatments

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A groundbreaking 3D-printed microneedle for inner ear treatments has been developed by Columbia University researchers. The ultrathin device could revolutionize precision medicine for hearing loss, enabling safe delivery of gene therapies and fluid extraction from the cochlea without damaging delicate membranes, potentially transforming diagnosis and treatment of inner ear disorders.

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