Nanobots target tumors to destroy them

 Tiny robots to deliver drugs for treatment

Researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute are developing tiny robots that can be used to deliver targeted drugs to treat cancer.

Dr. Minh Tri Luu and Dr. Shelley Wickham are using a method called "DNA origami", which uses the natural folding ability of DNA to create new and useful biological structures.

Robots for cancer treatment

As the university reported in a press release. The research was published today, Thursday, in the journal Science Robotics.

The scientists focused on creating modular "DNA origami" units known as "voxels" that can be reconfigured into complex three-dimensional structures.

These nanostructures can be programmed and adapted to perform specific functions.

Treating millions of patients

The trend is now to use robots to treat diseases, especially tumors, as a better solution instead of surgical intervention or chemotherapy, which greatly affects the health of patients.

The researchers hope that this new medical technology will help treat millions of cancer patients around the world.