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La Vanguardia: Una sola dosis de nanorrobots aniquila un 90% del tumor en cáncer de vejiga

Un ejército de nanorrobots circula utilizando como combustible urea. Su misión: transportar radiación para atacar las células malignas de la vejiga. No es ciencia ficción, sino el avance que han logrado Meritxell Serra-Casablancas y Samuel Sánchez en el Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC), y que han publicado en Nature Nanotechnology. Su estudio ha demostrado que estos nanorrobots tienen una alta eficacia para reducir el volumen de los tumores en ratones.

Novel nanomotors improve bladder cancer immunotherapy

A study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea describes the development of urea-powered nanomotors that improve immunotherapy for bladder cancer. The nanomotors activate the immune system more efficiently and exceed the efficacy of currently used treatments, opening up new possibilities in oncology.

Advances in nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine explored at the 12th International NanoBio&Med Conference

The latest developments in nanotechnology, biotechnology and medicine were presented at the NanoBio&Med 2024 International Conference, held this week at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB) from 5 to 7 November. This is an annual event designed to establish new collaborations and promote innovative projects in the scientific-industrial sector.

Nanorobots capable of travelling through synovial fluid to fight arthritis

Samuel Sánchez, ICREA Research Professor at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), will lead the OrthoBots project, which focuses on the treatment of joint diseases using nanorobots. To carry out the project, Sánchez has been awarded an ERC Proof of Concept Grant, a prestigious grant from the European Research Council.