Scientists have created a magnetic slime that is small enough to enter the human body and removed swallowed objects.
There are currently no robotics inside of the slime. Scientists say they are able to control the magnetic slime thanks to the neodymium magnet particles placed inside. This allows the scientists to stretch the slime out in different directions, allowing it to move through very tight spaces. The magnets inside the slime also allow it to surround and envelop various pellets and move them around. The creators also say that it is capable of conducting electricity.
The invention itself is quite intriguing. While it might look like a glob of brown goop, the possibilities that the magnetic slime could be used for are promising. A study on the slime was published in the journalIt has a long way to go before it’s safe to useWhile the slime itself is promising, we have a long way to go before it’s safe to use, at least in medical environments. The magnetic slime is made of toxic chemicals, including the neodymium magnet particles.
Currently, the scientists have placed a layer of silica around the magnetic slime. Silica is the main component in sand, and it should form a hypothetically safe barrier around it. However, one of the slime’s creators says the effectiveness of that layer will depend on how long you keep the slime inside of the body. They scientists say you could add color dyes or pigments to give the slime a more alluring color.
Yes, we seem to be a way off from utilizing the slime in any kind of medical procedures. However, it is still amazing to see how scientists have brought something like this to life. And, if they are able to get it to work safely within the confines of the human body, it could make some invasive medical procedures much easier on the patient and the doctors. If nothing else, at least MIT
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