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Image showing The soft electrodes developed by Klas Tybrandt's research group at Linköping University are stretchable to follow the body's movements without damaging tissue. They consist of extremely thin threads of gold and soft silicone rubber.
Health

Soft gold allows nerves to connect with electronics

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Gold is hard to make into long, thin threads. However, researchers at Linköping University have created gold nanowires and soft electrodes that connect to...

How silver ions kill bacteria?
Science

How silver ions kill bacteria?

Pranjal Malewar

The antimicrobial activity and mechanism of silver ions (Ag+) have gained widespread attention in recent years. Although, it is still mysterious how kills bacteria. Scientists...

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