Nanoscale tattoos for tough tardigrades

Researchers have successfully used microfabrication techniques to etch metallic patterns, essentially 'tattoos,' onto living tardigrades (water bears). These markings not only demonstrate a novel merging of nanotechnology and biology, but also allow for magnetic control of the animals' movements, hinting at potential applications in bioelectronics, space exploration, and the creation of 'living machines'.

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