In-mouth hydrogel releases artificial saliva to treat dry mouth (IMAGE)

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In-mouth hydrogel releases artificial saliva to treat dry mouth

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This little blob absorbs and releases artificial saliva, making it a potential treatment for dry mouth.

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Adapted from ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.5c00881

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