Biobots Use Optogenetic Muscle Actuators for Movement

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed centimeter-scale biobots that combine soft materials, mouse muscle tissue, and wireless electronic components. The tiny devices can be controlled remotely through optogeneti...

Source: Medgadget - January 20, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Genetics Materials Medicine Surgery optogenetics uiuc Source Type: blogs