Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have reported the development of a microneedle patch that can be self-administered and painlessly deposit a tattoo onto skin within minutes. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Ro is a journalist covering science and development. March 24 is World TB Day—an occasion to galvanize more attention to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Peanut-coated microneedles may represent a safe and effective alternative to epicutaneous immunotherapy, ...

Scientists have developed a press-on application process that may make it easier for people to get both medical and cosmetic tattoos. Tattoos may seem like they’re everywhere, and no longer taboo. But ...

Doctors have been using hypodermic needles for more than 150 years - but syringe vaccinations could be just about to be replaced by a simple patch you can stick on your arm with no medical supervision ...

The effectiveness of influenza vaccination is limited by the quality and breadth of the immune response and the time required for vaccine delivery 1. Traditional intramuscular (i.m.) injection ...