Nanomotor to Power Bloodstream Robots

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A new nanomotor is being developed to power robots capable of navigating the human bloodstream for the purpose of repairing damaged cells, tissues, and DNA. This innovative motor utilizes biological molecules derived from virus-based proteins to achieve a linear opening and closing motion. Concerns regarding potential mutations of these nanorobots and their implications for human health were raised, highlighting the need for robust control mechanisms to prevent adverse effects.

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"Nanomotor to Power Bloodstream Robots"

A tiny motor is in development for robots that could travel your bloodstream to repair damaged cells, tissues and DNA.

The motor will use biological molecules from virus-based proteins to perform a linear opening and closing motion.

http://www.betterhumans.com/News/news.aspx?articleID=2003-09-25-1
 
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Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
http://www.betterhumans.com/News/news.aspx?articleID=2003-09-25-1

Imagine on of those nanorobots mutates or something goes wrong with it and starts destroying your body from the inside!
 
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Anyone played the Metal Gear Solid games? I wonder if nanomachines for communication and instant healing will be a posibility.

I hear you Greg, that would be rather unpleasant. I'm sure if there is some kind of digital software in control, it could be prevented.
 

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