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Robots help put brakes on inflammatory diseases

A landmark study unveiled new automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, to detect necroptosis in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. The findings provide critical insights into how necroptosis contributes to various inflammatory diseases and offer practical methods for treatment.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Virginia Tech physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots

Researchers discover a microscopic phenomenon that enables hydrogels to swell and contract quickly, improving the flexibility of soft robots. This breakthrough could lead to faster and more agile robots with applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and search and rescue operations.

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Autonomous synthesis robot uses AI to speed up chemical discovery

Researchers at Universiteit van Amsterdam developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot with integrated AI, outperforming human chemists in terms of speed and accuracy. The 'RoboChem' system can perform various reactions while producing minimal waste and delivering results quickly.

Purification of DNA nanostructures from hydrophobic aggregates

Researchers developed a simple purification method using surfactants to separate hydrophobic DNA nanostructures from aggregates, enabling the construction of artificial cells and complex functions in molecular robots. The purified structures retain their ability to bind lipid vesicle surfaces.

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Molecular robots work cooperatively in swarms

Researchers developed micro-sized machines utilizing swarming strategy for cargo delivery, outperforming single robots with efficiency of up to five times. The team created a swarm of cooperating robots that can divide workload and respond to risks, expanding potential uses for microrobots.

Deep-sea osmolyte finds applications in molecular machines

Researchers at Hokkaido University found that trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) can reversibly control the rigidity of kinesin-propelled microtubules, a crucial component of molecular machines. The study demonstrates a simple method to dynamically adjust MT property and functions.

Computerized, rolling DNA motors move molecular robotics to next level

Researchers integrated computer functions into rolling DNA motors, enabling them to sense chemical information, process data, and respond accordingly. The motors can be programmed to detect specific pathogens or DNA sequences, making them a potential technology for medical testing and diagnostics.

Mobile molecular robots swim in water

Researchers have created a microcrystal that utilizes self-continuous reciprocating motion for propulsion, enabling the microrobot to move itself sustainably in water. The microrobots exhibited different styles of propulsion and were affected by fin length, ratio, and elevation angle.

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The makings of a crystal flipper

Researchers fabricate crystal that flips back and forth in response to lighting conditions, enabling complex task prosecution. The discovery sheds light on the arrangement of azobenzene molecules within the crystal, which plays a crucial role in initiating the periodic behavior.

Shape-shifting molecular robots respond to DNA signals

Researchers developed a molecular robot that changes shape in response to specific DNA signals, enabling biomimetic robotics and potential medical innovations. The tiny robot, about 1 millionth of a meter in size, consists of protein and DNA molecules.

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New molecular robot can be programmed to follow instructions

Researchers have developed a programmable molecular robot that can move between track locations separated by 6nm and choose among different branches of a molecular track. The robot uses a 'fuel hairpin' molecule to propel itself along the track and receive routing instructions, enabling precise control over its route.

Spiders at the nanoscale: Molecules that behave like robots

Researchers have created autonomous molecular 'robots' made of DNA that can be programmed to follow a track, start, move, turn and stop. The development could lead to molecular systems used in medical therapeutic devices and reconfigurable robots.