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Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?

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Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
With the mechanical properties of skin, a miniature diagnostic device unveiled today can be mounted directly to the wrist, as shown here, for EMG and other measurements.

Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
The patch can be applied to the forehead for EEG and other tests as well.

Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
The disposable patch peels off easily.

Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
The electronic device incorporates sensors, diagnostics, and communications into an ultra-thin and flexible patch.

Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
The device mimics the mechanical properties of skin.

Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
The circuitry's filaments are serpentine-shaped, allowing the device to be squeezed.

Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
The device can even be bent, stretched, and scrunched.

Smart Skin: Can "tattoos" tell when you're sick?
CNET/Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers
It can also be placed over a temporary tattoo for at least partial concealment.
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