Implantable Electronics

April 26, 2010 | Source: Technology Review

Tufts University biomedical engineer Fiorenzo Omenetto is using silk as the basis for implantable optical and electronic devices that will act like a combination vital-sign monitor, blood test, imaging center, and pharmacy–and will safely break down when no longer needed.

LED Tattoo combo

Light-emitting diodes could signal the concentration in the blood of biomarkers such as insulin (Bryan Christie Design)