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Researchers have flipped traditional 3D printing to create some of the most intricate biomedical structures yet.
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A microneedle patch that delivers antibiotics directly into the affected skin area could help treat deadly bacterial infections.
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Brain implants with a short and sweet solution
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A new material helps robots analyze and navigate their environments by scanning codes invisible to the human eye.
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