NTRAIN implant (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

NTRAIN implant

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A close-up of the NTRAIN implant shows its internal cellular factories, which, when activated by light, produce precisely-dosed peptide therapies. The device keeps the cellular factories tightly enclosed, only allowing the therapies to diffuse into the body.

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Northwestern University

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