This Robotic Medical Tapeworm Mimics the Real Parasite to Invade Your Body

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Clare, Ed. "This Robotic Medical Tapeworm Mimics the Real Parasite to Invade Your Body." GizModo.com website, dated 6 December 2024. As of 8 December 2004, available on line here.[1]

Logline: "The researchers say the technology could have many practical uses, such as making it easier to attach drugs or sensors to the body's internal tissues and organs."

Article includes images; the "robot" is an implant (probably temporary) that in appearance and function combines the mechanical (etc.) with, not the insectoid this time, but phylum Platyhelminthes, the flatworms.


RDE, Finishing, 8Dec24