Electronic tattoo monitors brain, heart and muscles (w/ video)
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 09:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Imagine if there were electronics able to prevent epileptic seizures before they happen. Or electronics that could be placed on the surface of a beating heart to monitor its functions. The problem is that such devices are a tough fit. Body tissue is soft and pliable while conventional circuits can be hard and brittle--at least until now.
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