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Skin patch could turn patients' own cells into medicine
Original: Could a small patch turn a patient's own cells into medicine?
Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing a small skin patch designed to harness a patient's own cells to produce therapeutic effects, potentially turning the body into its own source of medicine. The work highlights growing interest in wearable, cell-based treatments that could reduce reliance on traditional drugs or injections, though details on trials and effectiveness remain limited.
Why now: Coverage of an innovative medical technology that could reshape how treatments are delivered.
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- Could a small patch turn a patient's own cells into medicine? · Virginia Tech News
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