Nanorobots Powered by Urea in Urine Reduce Bladder Tumors by 90%

The breakthrough could lead to shorter hospital stays, lower costs, and more comfort for bladder cancer patients, pending further research and clinical trials.

• Researchers from various institutes, including IBEC and CIC biomaGUNE, have developed nanorobots that can reduce bladder tumors by 90% in mice.
• The nanorobots are powered by urea in urine and deliver a radioactive isotope directly to the tumor, resulting in a significant reduction in tumor volume.
• The Advanced Digital Microscopy Facility at IRB Barcelona developed a unique camera system to visualize the nanorobots inside the bladder without using markers.
• Current treatments for bladder cancer involve frequent hospital visits and repeated treatments, making it one of the costliest cancers to treat. The use of nanorobots could potentially reduce hospital stays and treatment costs.
• Further research and clinical trials are needed to validate these findings and translate them into practical and effective treatments for human patients.

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