Sinus infections, or sinusitis, can be extremely persistent. In many cases, people find themselves popping antibiotic after antibiotic without much relief.

Many persistent sinus infections involve biofilms – colonies of bacteria that group together to resist efforts to kill them.

Scientists are developing micro-robots that can directly target and eliminate sinus infections, potentially reducing the need for antibiotics.

Tiny magnetic bots that are activated by light can clear bacterial infections deep in the sinus cavities, then be expelled by ...

Researchers have developed dust-sized microbots that effectively combat persistent sinus infections by destroying bacterial biofilms.

Common cold and sinus infections share similar symptoms. Knowing the difference is important. Colds usually resolve within 10 ...

Blocked nose, headaches and a heavy face are usually considered ust another sinus infection. But when weeks turn into months ... When these problems don’t improve despite antibiotics and nasal sprays, ...

Tiny magnetic robots may soon cure sinus infections from the inside, no drugs, no surgery. Are we ready to trust machines in ...

William Brogan, 47, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, believes that if doctors had taken his symptoms more seriously the ...

Scientists from China and Hong Kong say they have created tiny robots that can help clear serious bacterial infections deep ...

Chronic sinusitis is difficult to treat. In most cases, invasive surgery or antibiotics have to be administered ... in the study “Photocatalytic microrobots for treating bacterial infections deep ...

A team of researchers from China and Hong Kong are betting you would. They’ve developed a swarm of robots that can be ...