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Engineers 3-D print a “living tattoo”

Engineers 3-D print a “living tattoo” | Bioscience News - GEG Tech top picks | Scoop.it
MIT engineers can now 3-D print a “living tattoo, with a combination of hydrogel and genetically engineered bacterial cells.
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MIT engineers have devised a 3-D printing technique that uses a new kind of ink made from genetically programmed living cells.
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Temporary Tattoo Offers Needle-Free Way to Monitor Glucose Levels

Temporary Tattoo Offers Needle-Free Way to Monitor Glucose Levels | Bioscience News - GEG Tech top picks | Scoop.it

Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego have tested a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose in the fluid in between skin cells. This first-ever example of the flexible, easy-to-wear device could be a promising step forward in noninvasive glucose testing for patients with diabetes.


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