Could a paint-on electronic tattoo spot heart attacks?
A colorful shark painted on your hand might look like a temporary tattoo. However, the design could also monitor the electrical activity of your heart.
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A colorful shark painted on your hand might look like a temporary tattoo. However, the design could also monitor the electrical activity of your heart. Penn State engineers have developed a paint-on electronic tattoo made from conductive ink. Researchers apply the ink directly to the skin, where it dries into a working electrode.The team can add food dye to create almost any color or design.
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