Thermalin is a design project that I worked on with my classmates in the fall semester last year. One of my classmates, Dr. Michael Weiss, is the creator of Thermalin. The heat resistant insulin can maintain its potency up to 40 degree celsius. The current insulin is NOT a drug and not meant to be taken as such. Also, it has a low temperature tolerance which requires the insulin to be stored at room temperature. In addition, it has a short shelf life and must be consumed within 3 weeks, or otherwise be disposed. The high temperature tolerance of Theramlin can benefit the poor in developing countries where refrigeration is not common in households. It is designed to be taken as a drug and have a much longer shelf life.
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