Microneedle Vaccine Offers Hope for Global Immunization

In a major step forward for global immunization efforts, a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research has developed a microneedle patch capable of delivering heat-stable vaccines. The patch, which does not require refrigeration and can be self-administered, offers a promising solution to the persistent logistical challenges surrounding vaccine distribution—particularly in remote…