Flexible LEDs for implanting under the skin

(PhysOrg.com) — Researchers in the US, China, Korea and Singapore have collaborated to develop flexible ultra-thin sheets of inorganic light emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodetectors for implantation under the skin for medical monitoring, activating photo-sensitive drugs, and other biomedical applications.

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I have a feeling that within a decade we’ll see a bunch of college kids with these LED tattoos.  At least you’ll be able to see them as they cross the street half drunk.

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