3D-Printed Microscopic Fish Might Cure Disease
3D-Printed Microscopic Fish Might Cure Disease Nanoengineers (yes, that's a thing) from UC San Diego have created microscopic fish powered by hydrogen peroxide that use magnets to steer themselves. Here's how they can help keep us healthy. They might be the best fish you put into your body since Pepperidge Farms made rainbow cheddar goldfish . They're microscopic robot fish that are 3D-printed and used to remove toxins from your body or deliver medicine. And they're real. Nanoengineers (yes, that's a thing) from UC San Diego have created microscopic fish powered by hydrogen peroxide that use magnets to steer themselves. They are among the first microrobots made from more than one material, and they have a complex shape and design. Most previous designs have been cylindrical or spherical in nature and had difficulty propelling themselves. The fish are made from platinum and iron oxide particles, which particles can remove toxins from water and maybe one day from o...