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A synthetic protein lawnmower cuts across a lawn of peptides.
Revving Up a Protein Lawnmower
Scientists devised a synthetic protein-based motor fueled by biological reactions to cut through a peptide lawn.
Revving Up a Protein Lawnmower
Revving Up a Protein Lawnmower

Scientists devised a synthetic protein-based motor fueled by biological reactions to cut through a peptide lawn.

Scientists devised a synthetic protein-based motor fueled by biological reactions to cut through a peptide lawn.

micromotors

Tiny, Motorized Pill Delivers Vaccine to Mouse Intestine
Emma Yasinski | Feb 15, 2019 | 4 min read
The pea-size machine uses body fluids as fuel to propel itself through the digestive tract.
Tiny Motors Deliver Ulcer Medication in Mouse Stomachs
Shawna Williams | Aug 16, 2017 | 1 min read
The mini machines treated infection somewhat better than antibiotics plus the typical proton pump inhibitor medication. 
Research at Micro- and Nanoscales
Mary Beth Aberlin | Jun 1, 2016 | 3 min read
From whole cells to genes, closer examination continues to surprise.
 
Making Micromotors Biocompatible
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Jun 1, 2016 | 8 min read
Researchers are developing potent ways to fuel and control the movement of micromotor devices.
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