Dynamic Cluster Formation Through Molecular Communication Among Bio-nanomachines

We designed a bio-nanomachine that communicates with other bio-nanomachines and dynamically forms and dissolves clusters of bio-nanomachines to find target objects and move toward them. Such bio-nanomachines are useful in implementing drug delivery systems where drug-carrying bio-nanomachines communicate with each other, form a cluster, find a cancer tumor, and deliver a required concentration of the anti-cancer drug. An agent-based model of such a bio-nanomachine was developed. Computer simulation results showed that bio-nanomachines communicated, dynamically formed clusters, and reached spatially distributed target objects.