Implantable Optical Fiber Could Detect Disease

Oct-17-16 An extremely elastic optical hydrogel fiber from the team at MIT could have applications in the body as both therapy and a strain sensor.

The material, described to be as flexible as a licorice rope, could be equipped with optics that deliver light therapy to the brain (optogenics). In addition to the therapeutic applications, the hydrogel fiber could also be used to create an implantable or wearable strain monitor.

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