UC San Diego Smart Polymer

Researchers at the University of California-San Diego have developed what they call a “smart” polymer that can encapsulate medications or imaging agents in an implantable hydrogel.  A low power near infrared light source can then penetrate the skin up to 4 inches and release the polymer’s cargo.  This could be especially useful for packing a tumor’s bed after surgery.  MORE

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