IIT Delhi and AIIMS Develop Ingestible Device for Gut Health Research

Scientists from IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi have created a tiny pill that can collect bacteria from the small intestine.

This is important because the bacteria in our gut help with digestion, mood, and immunity.

Currently, studying these bacteria is hard because the tools are either invasive or not very accurate.

This new device is like a tiny rover that can explore our gut.

It stays closed in the stomach and only opens in the intestine to collect bacteria.

Then it seals itself to keep the sample safe as it moves through the gut.

The device has been tested in animals and showed promising results without causing any harm.

The researchers hope to use this technology to help detect diseases early and develop better treatments.