Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed microrobots that can transport drugs to specific locations within the body.

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Once the microrobot reached its target, the scientists could use a high-frequency magnetic field to heat the microrobot, ...

Tiny magnetic microrobots, developed by ETH Zurich, precisely deliver drugs to stroke clots and tumors, achieving a 95% ...

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Researchers in Switzerland have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations in the body.