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We want to achieve red light navigated movement in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii, making it easier to function as cell micro-robots. With about 10 um size and strong motion ability, C.Reinhartii is the ideal chassis organism for operation.
Micro-organisms has been developed as micro-robots in drug delivery, genetic and cellular therapeutics. Compared with mechanical robots, cell-based micro-robots have a more complete controlling system and a better energy conversion system. However, how to achieve precise control over them remains a great challenge to researchers. C.Reinhardtii, with its stronger motility and inborn light sensing system, has become a desired choice to make cell-based micro-robots. |
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