# Look: This tiny robot could change medicine forever

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/look-this-tiny-robot-could-change-medicine-forever/
- Published: 2022-10-02T09:15:48-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image: Shutterstock. Article by Katie Macbride. Inverse – September 28, 2022. It’s hard for us to absorb certain drugs into our bloodstream — but scientists have a solution. You probably don’t spend a lot of time wondering just how hard your stomach works to break down your grub. Food goes in, waste goes out, and if everything’s working as it should, you probably don’t give it much thought. But inside the stomach is a highly acidic environment; this quality is crucial to break down food and provides some protection against some bacteria or other pathogens that might crawl their way into our food. […] Click here to view original web page at www.inverse.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio