Light-deformable microrobots shape up for the biological obstacle course.

Published in: Light, science & applications (2024)

Euglena gracilis microalga has been transformed into a soft bio-microrobot with light-controlled motion and deformation that can address diverse bio-challenges, such as drug delivery, diseased cell removal, and photodynamic therapy.

Keyphrases

photodynamic therapy
drug delivery
single cell
cell therapy
cancer therapy
stem cells
high speed
mass spectrometry
bone marrow
mesenchymal stem cells
high resolution