Microbot origami can capture, transport single cells

Microbot origami can capture, transport single cells 08/10/2017 08:00 AM EDT Researchers at North Carolina State University and Duke University have developed a way to assemble and pre-program tiny structures made from microscopic cubes--"microbot origami"--to change their shape when actuated by a magnetic field and then, using the magnetic energy from their environment, perform a variety of tasks--including capturing and transporting single cells. Full story at https://news.ncsu.edu/2017/08/microbot-origami/ Source North Carolina State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111