Nanomotor to Power Bloodstream Robots

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A new nanomotor is being developed for robots designed to navigate the bloodstream, with the potential to repair damaged cells, tissues, and DNA. This innovative motor operates using biological molecules derived from virus-based proteins, enabling a linear opening and closing motion. Concerns have been raised about the possibility of these nanorobots mutating and causing harm within the body, drawing comparisons to scenarios in video games like Metal Gear Solid. However, there is optimism that digital control systems could mitigate such risks, ensuring safe operation and preventing any destructive behavior.
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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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