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Jul 22, 2020

Chemists make tough plastics, which include epoxies, polyurethanes, and rubber used for tires, recyclable. New method for producing thermoset plastics allows them to be broken down more easily after use.

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Mar 31, 2020

Researchers have devised a way to encapsulate therapeutic cells in a flexible protective device that prevents immune rejection while still allowing oxygen and other critical nutrients to reach the cells. Such cells could pump out insulin or other proteins whenever they are needed.

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Dec 05, 2019

MIT researchers are developing an oral contraceptive that only has to be taken once a month. The new contraceptive pill is based on star-shaped drug delivery systems, which can remain in the digestive tract for days or weeks after being swallowed.

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