Temperature-measuring smart sutures monitor wound healing

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Sutures have come along way from the days of silk and catgut, but now they’re poised to make their biggest change in 3,000 years. They’re getting smart. John Rogers, professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has invented a “smart” suture that contains ultrathin sensors that can detect when a wound is infected and may one day be able to actively promote healing as well... Continue Reading Temperature-measuring smart sutures monitor wound healing

Section: Science and Education

Tags: Healing, Health, Monitor, Sensors, University of Illinois, Wound

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