Close-Up Microscope Photo (IMAGE)

University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Close-Up Microscope Photo

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The U of T Engineering researchers' system uses six magnetic coils (pictured) to control the position of a microscopic iron bead within the device. The bead is small enough to enter human cells and can be positioned with unprecedented accuracy.

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Tyler Irving / U of T Engineering News

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