Researchers Invent "Smart" Thread That Collects Diagnostic Data When Sutured Into Tissue
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 00:21
in Physics & Chemistry
For the first time, researchers led by Tufts University engineers have integrated nano-scale sensors, electronics and microfluidics into threads - ranging from simple cotton to sophisticated synthetics - that can be sutured through multiple layers of tissue to gather diagnostic data wirelessly.