Hannah Lesser
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About
Hannah Lesser is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of biological robotics and synthetic morphology, with a focus on harnessing the inherent plasticity of adult human cells. Her major contribution is the creation of "Anthrobots"—self-constructing, spheroid-shaped multicellular biological robots derived from adult human somatic progenitor seed cells. This groundbreaking work demonstrates that genetically wild-type cells from the adult soma can be coaxed into forming motile living constructs with diverse body shapes and behaviors, challenging fundamental assumptions about cellular potential and biological design. Her most cited paper, "Motile Living Biobots Self‐Construct from Adult Human Somatic Progenitor Seed Cells" (2023), has garnered 48 citations, while an earlier version (2022) has 16 citations, reflecting a growing interest in this novel platform. Lesser’s research bridges developmental biology, tissue engineering, and robotics, offering a new paradigm for regenerative medicine and bio-inspired engineering. Her work is notable for its potential to create customizable, biocompatible biobots from a patient’s own cells, opening doors to targeted drug delivery, wound healing, and environmental remediation.
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