Sci Robot March 2021 PMID 34043548

Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder.

Ana C Hortelao, Cristina Simó, Maria Guix, Sandra Guallar-Garrido, Esther Julián, Diana Vilela, Luka Rejc, Pedro Ramos-Cabrer, Unai Cossío, Vanessa Gómez-Vallejo, Tania Patiño, Jordi Llop, Samuel Sánchez

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Discussions revolve around the innovative use of enzyme-powered nanomotors to monitor and enhance fluid dynamics within the bladder. Posts like 'visualized by a combination of medical scanning technologies' and mentions of 'swarming behavior' reflect interest in both the scientific novelty and practical implications. The tone varies from technical appreciation to excitement about future applications, demonstrating a balanced view that acknowledges the potential impact of the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some expressing enthusiasm, but overall the tone suggests cautious optimism rather than strong disagreement or full endorsement.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions display high curiosity, especially with mentions of upcoming talks, visualizations inside living mice, and the innovative nature of nanomotor behavior, indicating a keen interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference specific aspects of the research, such as swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring, and some share enthusiasm through words like 'fantasia' and mentions of 'excited' contributors, reflecting meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While multiple posts highlight the potential applications of the nanomotors in medical diagnostics and treatment, the overall perception suggests the impact is recognized as promising but not yet fully realized or transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the swarming behavior of urease-powered nanomotors made from mesoporous silica, gold nanoparticles, and urease enzymes, showing they can collectively move and enhance fluid mixing both in lab settings and within living mice.
  • Using PET imaging, researchers successfully tracked these nanomotors in vivo, confirming their safety and ability to distribute evenly in the bladder after injection, especially when fueled by urea, which enables their self-propulsion.
  • The findings demonstrate that active nanomotors can improve mixing and transport inside biological environments, marking a significant step toward developing nanorobots for medical diagnostics and treatment (theranostics).]

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Nanomotor Update
@nanomotorupdate · X

Mini talk #8 (part 1): at 1 GMT on Aug. 5, Tania Patiño @tania_patino_ from @SamuelNanobots lab will talk about Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder, https://t.co/dt2pyJOdiV Zoom id 878 9058 6758, password: nanomotor

Aug 2, 2021 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 1,042 followers View post →
Košmrlj Group
@KosmrljGroup · X

Proud of our researcher @lukarejc to contribute to such a fantastic project on swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/N3rcueozZl

Mar 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 267 followers View post →
Veronika Magdanz
@VMagdanz · X

Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/x9HTf2shgL

Apr 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 245 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

These enzyme-powered nanomotors distribute efficiently inside mouse bodies, visualized by a combination of medical scanning technologies. Read the study from 2021: https://t.co/hJyXC3fDFa @_BIST https://t.co/OsBloj5Q7i

Feb 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 27,769 followers View post →
Cristina Requena
@crisrequenariba · X

Avui s’ha publicat això i em sembla una ✨fantasia✨ Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/ovfhyjch6h

Mar 17, 2021 · 1 like · 69 followers View post →
IBEC
@IBECBarcelona · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 20, 2021 · 20 shares · 9,337 followers View post →

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Tania Patiño
@tania_patino_ · X

RT @SciRobotics: These enzyme-powered nanomotors distribute efficiently inside mouse bodies, visualized by a combination of medical scannin…

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Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

These enzyme-powered nanomotors distribute efficiently inside mouse bodies, visualized by a combination of medical scanning technologies. Read the study from 2021: https://t.co/hJyXC3fDFa @_BIST https://t.co/OsBloj5Q7i

Feb 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 27,769 followers View post →
Veronika Magdanz
@VMagdanz · X

RT @nanomotorupdate: Mini talk #8 (part 1): at 1 GMT on Aug. 5, Tania Patiño @tania_patino_ from @SamuelNanobots lab will talk about Swar…

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Jon Beves
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RT @nanomotorupdate: Mini talk #8 (part 1): at 1 GMT on Aug. 5, Tania Patiño @tania_patino_ from @SamuelNanobots lab will talk about Swar…

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Shoupeng Cao
@CaoShoupeng · X

RT @nanomotorupdate: Mini talk #8 (part 1): at 1 GMT on Aug. 5, Tania Patiño @tania_patino_ from @SamuelNanobots lab will talk about Swar…

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Loai Abdelmohsen
@AbdelmohsenLab · X

RT @nanomotorupdate: Mini talk #8 (part 1): at 1 GMT on Aug. 5, Tania Patiño @tania_patino_ from @SamuelNanobots lab will talk about Swar…

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Nanomotor Update
@nanomotorupdate · X

Mini talk #8 (part 1): at 1 GMT on Aug. 5, Tania Patiño @tania_patino_ from @SamuelNanobots lab will talk about Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder, https://t.co/dt2pyJOdiV Zoom id 878 9058 6758, password: nanomotor

Aug 2, 2021 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 1,042 followers View post →
Yair
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RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Jun 11, 2021 · 20 shares · 91 followers View post →
Veronika Magdanz
@VMagdanz · X

Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/x9HTf2shgL

Apr 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 245 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Sogorb
@MASogorb · X

Observan el movimiento colectivo de nanorrobots dentro de un ser vivo https://t.co/Zg5GzZc9EN Más información: Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/mCcg3tRC3R

Mar 27, 2021 · 158 followers View post →
Blaster
@uC_pic16f84 · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 27, 2021 · 20 shares · 147 followers View post →
Gabriel Garcia
@gabriel_hgs · X

@CICbiomaGUNE El trabajo publicado: Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/K1Ak5Bm7uQ

Mar 26, 2021 · 4,200 followers View post →
Maite Santamarta
@MaiSanLo · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 25, 2021 · 20 shares · 408 followers View post →
Nuria
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RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 25, 2021 · 20 shares · 617 followers View post →
Anatoly Zhirkov/Жирков Анатолий
@AnaZhirkov · X

Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/vQorBODZK0

Mar 22, 2021 · 23 followers View post →
IBEC
@IBECBarcelona · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 20, 2021 · 20 shares · 9,337 followers View post →
Slovenian Chemical Society
@SloChemSoc · X

RT @KosmrljGroup: Proud of our researcher @lukarejc to contribute to such a fantastic project on swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring o…

Mar 19, 2021 · 1 share · 392 followers View post →
Košmrlj Group
@KosmrljGroup · X

Proud of our researcher @lukarejc to contribute to such a fantastic project on swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/N3rcueozZl

Mar 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 267 followers View post →
Marco Torrisi
@gfmarco · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 18, 2021 · 20 shares · 66 followers View post →
Mycobacteria Research Lab
@MycobactLabUAB · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 18, 2021 · 20 shares · 93 followers View post →
Parc Científic de Barcelona
@PCB_UB · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

Mar 18, 2021 · 20 shares · 8,657 followers View post →
Nikki Cameron
@NikkiCameronNJC · X

Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder – https://t.co/kun3qYBJ1Z https://t.co/2OVLt8tblp

Mar 18, 2021 · 629 followers View post →
van Hest Lab
@vanhest_lab · X

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CIMNE
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Paul Lourdu Xavier
@PaulLXavier · X

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Mar 17, 2021 · 20 shares · 1,180 followers View post →
Prof. Glenn C. Vidal-Urquiza, Ph.D
@glennvidal · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

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Cristina Requena
@crisrequenariba · X

Avui s’ha publicat això i em sembla una ✨fantasia✨ Swarming behavior and in vivo monitoring of enzymatic nanomotors within the bladder https://t.co/ovfhyjch6h

Mar 17, 2021 · 1 like · 69 followers View post →
Joan Gómez Pallarès
@joangomezp · X

RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

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Omar Domenech
@Omar00118264 · X

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olga
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Jm Torreblanca
@jm_torreblanca · X

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Jordi Faraudo Gener @jfaraudo.bsky.social
@Jordi_Faraudo · X

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Guillermo Orts-Gil
@GuilleOrtsGil · X

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Tania Patiño
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RT @SamuelNanobots: So happy to announce that after years of work, our paper co-led by @tania_patino_ + Jordi Llop"Swarming behavior and in…

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