Applications include skin transplants and nanofilters that break down toxic substances
3D-printing biocompatible living bacteria
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Biodegradable microparticles combat antibiotic resistance
Oxygen-containing chemical species with biocidal properties are an alternative to conventional antibiotics
Using microrobots to diagnose and treat illness in remote areas of the body
Devices such as Spirulina algae coated with magnetic particles to form a microrobot could be developed
Nanoparticles shine new light on inflammatory disease
Luminescent nanoprobe enables noninvasive, real-time imaging of inflammation-associated diseases
Nanoparticles used to help treat spinal cord injuries
Injectable biodegradable nanoparticle could help those suffering from spinal cord injuries
Scientists create world’s first ‘molecular robot’ capable of building molecules
Molecular robotics represents the ultimate in the miniaturisation of machinery
Bacteria self-organize to build working sensors
Bacteria with synthetic gene circuit self-assemble into working device
Nanoparticles trick immune system into action
Pathogen-mimicking nanocomplex tricks the body into launching immune response against tumors
Researchers develop a new method to regenerate damaged bone
This novel solution delivers all the advantages of cell-based therapies by harnessing the regenerative capacity of nano-sized particles