Smart Sponge Releases Insulin When Exposed to High Glucose Levels (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Smart Sponge Releases Insulin When Exposed to High Glucose Levels

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In this image, the "smart sponges" are exposed to high glucose levels and are swelling to release insulin.

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Zhen Gu

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