Squid-Inspired Device Revolutionizes Needle-Free Drug Delivery

Researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed a bioinspired ingestible capsule that can deliver drugs directly into the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, potentially replacing the need for injections. Inspired by cephalopods, the capsule uses compressed gas or springs to propel drugs into the tissue, offering a needle-free method for delivering large proteins like insulin and RNA. This innovation could significantly improve the administration of drugs that are currently injected, enhancing patient comfort and compliance.