Injectable cell-sized implants could transform brain therapy
Singularity Hub - 25-Nov-2025Tiny light-powered chips ride immune cells into the brain to deliver targeted stimulation
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Tiny light-powered chips ride immune cells into the brain to deliver targeted stimulation
New DNA origami nanorobots can store energy and perform multistep tasks without external power
PEG-free stealth shield lets enzyme nanocarriers circulate 100+ hours and starve tumours in mice
SNA-engineered 5FU killed AML cells up to 20,000× more effectively with no detected toxicity
Nanobots guided by magnetism and biology promise targeted, less invasive cancer therapy
Paper-thin magnetic films enable tiny origami robots to deliver medicine inside the body
Mice got their memory and normal behavior back after treatment
Biologists create cilia-powered micro-robots with controllable motion for future medical use
Tiny particles mimic ants, paving the way for precise drug delivery and smart nanobot teamwork
NTU’s soft robots swim, jump, grip, and deliver four drugs with precise magnetic control
Magnetic nanobots seal dentinal tubules, offering quick, lasting relief from sensitivity
The robots promise breakthroughs in health and pollution control
Micro-robots clear sinus infections in animals by targeting bacteria with heat and light
Experts discuss how nanorobots could transform drug delivery and non-invasive treatments
Magnetic fields trigger gene expression in cells via ROS-sensitive nanoparticle interfaces
ENTER system bypasses cell traps to deliver gene therapies precisely and safely
The study shows potential for precision medicine applications
Tiny tools from Toronto offer a new way to perform brain surgery without opening the skull
A new mRNA-loaded nanoparticle treatment boosts autophagy and promotes cartilage regeneration
Tiny robots tested in animals promise less invasive neurological treatments
It holds potential for treating inflammation, cancer, ageing, and autoimmunity
This innovation improves targeted therapies, making it easier to deliver medicine
The device mimics a human hand, using flexible DNA strands with aptamers
The funding enables industrial production, clinical trials, and patent filing
A groundbreaking model helps tiny robots navigate bloodstreams, paving the way for clinical trials