A body sensor inspired by origami could one day be implanted through a tiny incision to track our health in real time. In experiments on rats, the minimally invasive device unfolded beneath their skin to continuously monitor their heart and breathing rates, and scientists expect that a similarly sized implant could work in people…
Source: NewScientist | Health
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