麻省理工学院科学家利用光来控制海星细胞的移动和形状,推进潜在的伤口愈合和药物运送方法。 MIT scientists use light to control starfish cell movement and shape, advancing potential wound healing and drug delivery methods.

麻省理工学院的科学家开发了一种方法,通过在其细胞中注入一种对光敏感的酶来利用光来控制海星细胞的移动和形状。 Scientists at MIT have developed a method to control the movement and shape of starfish cells using light by injecting a light-sensitive enzyme into their cells. 通过不同模式的亮光,它们能够引导细胞改变形状,有可能导致伤口愈合和药物交付方面的进展。 By shining light in various patterns, they can direct the cells to change shape, potentially leading to advancements in wound healing and drug delivery. 这一研究发表在《自然物理》上,可为设计可编程的、轻活化的细胞铺平道路。 This research, published in Nature Physics, could pave the way for designing programmable, light-activated cells.