nanotechnology
Micro-machines journey inside animal
Posted in Medicine on 19th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
In a case of science fiction meeting reality, microscopic machines have journeyed inside a living animal.
Hinges and pistons from DNA show capability for future nano-robots
Posted in Hardware on 8th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
The project is the first to prove that basic design principles that apply to typical full-size machines can produce complex, controllable components for nano-robots.
Glowing nanotech guides cancer surgery, kills remaining cancer cells
Posted in Science on 6th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
The method should allow more accurate surgical removal of solid tumors at the same time it eradicates any remaining cancer cells.
Smart nanoparticles take aim at cancer cells
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists in China have developed an intelligent nanoparticle system that delivers a chemotherapeutic drug directly to the nucleus of cancer cells.
2015 human trial of nanobots to fight cancer and soon to repair spinal cords
Posted in Medicine on 28th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
A human patient with late stage leukemia will be given nanobot treatment. They expect to remove the cancer within one month.