First there was artificial skin, created in the lab, yet able to be incorporated into our own skin, which holds out hope for victims with severe burns. Then there were skin tattoos to monitor vital signs.
But now, there is the group of chemists and engineers reporting in the journal Science, about a device placed in the body that breaks down after a desired duration of use, suitable for healing wounds after surgery to prevent infection, according to a story by Audrey Quinn.


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