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Bacterial Microrobots Deliver Drug Payload to Tumors

July 28th, 2022|Medgadget|

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have developed tumor-targeting microrobots using bacteria. The team exploited the tendency of bacteria to naturally gravitate towards areas of low oxygen and low ph,

Face Mask Deactivates SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

July 28th, 2022|Medgadget|

Researchers at the University of Kentucky created a novel membrane that can enzymatically degrade the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, rendering the virus inactive. The membrane is intended to act as an insert within face masks, providing