Nanorobots programmed to shrink tumours in cancer patientsFebruary 15, 2018 - 18:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cancer research scientists have created a nanorobot that can successfully shrink tumours by cutting off their blood supply, Express says. Arizona State University scientists worked in collaboration with researchers from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology to create the robots. Speaking about the breakthrough, Hao Yan, director of the ASU Biodesign Institute's Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics and the Milton Glick Professor in the School of Molecular Sciences, said: “We have developed the first fully autonomous, DNA robotic system for a very precise drug design and targeted cancer therapy. “Moreover, this technology is a strategy that can be used for many types of cancer, since all solid tumour-feeding blood vessels are essentially the same.” The successful trial is the first of its kind in mammals, having been tested on breast, ovarian and lung cancer as well as melanoma in mice. Nano medicine is a new branch of medicine which hopes to use nanotechnology to create new treatment options for difficult diseases, especially cancer. The challenge so far has been designing, building and controlling nanorobot to actively seek and destroy cancerous tumours, while not harming healthy cells at the same time. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |