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Temporary scalp tattoo can be used to record brain activity

EEG recordings used in neurology could be made simpler by replacing the usual electrodes, wires and gels with a tattoo printed onto the scalp

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Banning scary-sounding ideas can comfort but does more harm than good

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Could brain freezing cure all disease – indirectly?

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Tiny battery made from silk hydrogel can run a mouse pacemaker

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Tiny brain sensor implanted without surgery dissolves after weeks

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Bioelectronic patch uses living bacteria to treat psoriasis in mice

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Swallowable sensor unfurls in stomach to monitor gut health

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Implantable battery is charged up by the body's oxygen supply

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Electronic pill monitors your breathing and heart rate from your gut

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Flexible needle goes soft after injections for safety and comfort

Needles and catheters can irritate the body and may pose a risk to others if not properly disposed of, but a flexible alternative made from gallium solves both problems

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Shirt woven with metal could help medical implants communicate

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Protons can be used to kill cancer cells

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Plastic wedge makes it much easier to make protons for cancer therapy

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Hunterian Museum puts anatomical curiosities back on display

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Wearable anti-anxiety device strokes your arm with a furry pompom

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Wearable anti-anxiety device strokes your arm with a furry pompom

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