Microneedle Prototype (IMAGE)

DOE/Sandia National Laboratories

Microneedle Prototype

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Sandia National Laboratories materials scientist Ronen Polsky positions a prototype 3-D-printed microneedle holder on the arm of Sandia science writer Mollie Rappe. Rappe participated in a clinical trial to see the best length of needle to extract the interstitial fluid on the path to track the physiological condition of soldiers.

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Photo by Randy Montoya

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