They might have the ability to respond intelligently to the environment for smart drug delivery systems that would detect the presence of antigens, for example, and react by contracting to release the appropriate drug
Scientists have simulated aspects of embryo formation in vitro starting from embryonic stem cells
Magnetically controlled microrobots offer targeted delivery and transplantation of stem cells
Multiphoton photothermolysis under real-time image guidance enables precise closure of single blood vessels
A short-pulse focused ultrasound sequence delivers drugs to the brain with high uniformity and safety
A cavity on top of a microfluidic channel creates a vortex that enables the study of blood and other fluid samples
Microfluidic Organ Chip model of human blood-brain barrier that recapitulates in vivo barrier functions offers new preclinical tool for development of brain-targeting therapeutics
The technique allows the stem cells applied to break sites to experience some mechanical stress, as they do in developing embryos
Catalytic devices kill, degrade and remove bacterial colonies on teeth and other surfaces
