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Edible, Dissolving Batteries Power Internal Medical Devices

Edible, Dissolving Batteries Power Internal Medical Devices

Researchers have developed edible batteries that can power internal medical devices and dissolve in the digestive tract after several months, with tests conducted in pigs. The approach could enable temporary, retrieval-free sensors and drug-delivery systems.

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Edible batteries power medical devices in the body