A common algae used to make biodegradable microrobots that could detect diseases in the human body as well as attack cancer cells, Chinese University researchers announced on Tuesday.
The microrobots were able to release substances that attacked cancer cells during its degradation process. The devices were created from spirulina algae, which are widely used as dietary supplements.
“It is pioneering work to develop a biodegradable microrobot as this was rarely seen in the past,...
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