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Microrobots Carrying Medicine Find their Way Magnetically Through the Bloodstream 

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations within the body, with the potential for use in hospitals in the near future. A magnetic navigation system enables reliable control in the bloodstream and in complex brain structures. The technology has been successfully tested in realistic vessel models and in large animals and could pave the way for novel therapies in the future, particularly for strokes. […]

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Magbead Innovators Target Breakthroughs in Diagnostics & Treatment of Cancer and Genetic Disease 

Innovators in the development of magnetic particle tools for biotech and medical applications are opening fresh paths to battle cancer and to perform automated biotech diagnostics on a grand scale. This article highlights three companies who unveiled their latest advancements at the recent BIO International Convention where biotech leaders and venture capitalists explore what’s coming next:
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Magseed Marker for Breast Cancer Treatment Receives Euro Certification 

Endomag, the British company that is now a prized holding of Massachusetts-based medical device maker Hologic, has achieved EU Medical Device Regulation certification for its Magseed marker. Confirming it meets the most rigorous European standards for medical devices, the door-opening approval was conferred in October […]