TINY ROBOTS MADE FROM HUMAN CELLS HEAL DAMAGED TISSUE

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Scientists from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, have developed tiny robots called anthrobots made of human cells capable of repairing damaged neural tissue. The technique involves synthetically controlling a range of developmental processes and could be used in the future for personalized medicine. The scientists think that anthrobots made from a person's own tissue could be used to clear arteries, break up mucus, or deliver drugs with or without genetic engineering. Anthrobots could have applications in sustainable construction and outer-space exploration.