Micro-origami: Researchers fold up micrometer-scale 'voxels' for drug delivery

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After starting the folds using magnetic forces the structure is sealed using capillary action. Credit: USC Information Sciences Institute
After starting the folds using magnetic forces, the structure is sealed using capillary action. Credit: USC Information Sciences Institute

Researchers at the USC Information Sciences Institute have demonstrated a way to manufacture miniscule closed containers that might be used to deliver precise micro- or even nano-quantities of drugs.


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