Transforming Bacteria into Microrobots for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer Treatment

Transforming Bacteria into Microrobots for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer Treatment

Written by丨Wang Cong Edited by丨Wang Duoyu Typeset by丨Shui Chengwen Bacteria are attracted to chemical gradients, such as low oxygen levels or high acidity, both of which are commonly found near tumor tissues. Injecting bacteria near tumor tissues for cancer treatment is known as bacteria-mediated tumor therapy. The bacteria accumulate in the tumor tissue and grow, … Read more

Microbots That Purify Water By Removing Pathogenic Bacteria

Microbots That Purify Water By Removing Pathogenic Bacteria

Translated by: Mo Yanhua, Qinghai Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Reviewed by: Hu Qian, Chen Zhijin According to information provided by the American Chemical Society, tiny self-propelled robots can trap bacteria and make drinking water safer. The lack of clean water in many parts of the world is a persistent major public health issue. … Read more