"Anthrobots: Human Cell Biobots Heal Neurons"

Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University's Wyss Institute have developed microscopic biological robots called Anthrobots, made from human tracheal cells, that can move across surfaces and promote the growth of neurons in damaged areas. These self-assembling multicellular robots, ranging in size from a hair-width to the point of a sharpened pencil, have shown remarkable healing effects in lab conditions. Unlike previous Xenobot research, Anthrobots can be created from adult human cells without genetic modification, making them a potential patient-specific therapeutic tool in regenerative medicine. The researchers envision using Anthrobots for treating various diseases and injuries.