Flexible and biodegradable electronic blood vessels

Researchers have developed electronic blood vessels that can be actively tuned to address subtle changes in the body after implantation. The blood vessels — made of a metal-polymer conductor membrane that’s flexible and biodegradable — mimic natural blood vessels, were conductive in in vitro experiments, and were able to effectively replace key arteries in rabbits.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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