Potent DNA Vaccines May Be Viable, Thanks to the Humble Tattoo Gun

February 8, 2008

The best defense against fast-moving diseases like bird flu may one day be a DNA vaccine tattoo under your skin.

Researchers are experimenting with slightly modified tattoo guns to deliver DNA vaccines — a potent form of vaccine that is easily engineered in vast quantities to protect against diseases like flu, HIV and malaria. (Wired)