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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany have created a microscopic patch that delivers cancer-k*lling drugs directly into tumor cells, leaving healthy tissue untouched. The patch uses biodegradable microneedles loaded with immunotherapy agents that recognize unique proteins on cancer cells, making treatment far more precise than traditional chemotherapy.This innovation could transform cancer care: the patch dissolves naturally after releasing its payload, can be applied in an outpatient procedure in under 30 minutes, and early human trials report complete tumor elimination in 67% of pancreatic cancer patients a form of cancer that normally has very low survival rates.Clinical trials are now expanding to breast, lung, and colon cancers, offering hope for treatments that reduce side effects like nausea, hair loss, and immune system damage. While further testing is ongoing, this breakthrough represents a promising step toward targeted, non-toxic cancer therapies.Source / Credit: Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 2025