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These Color Changing Tattoos Could Save Lives

For millions who struggle with blood sugar issues or dehydration, tracking those changes can be difficult. Harvard researchers partnered with MIT engineers to create a tattoo that could tell people exactly what's wrong. 

The engineers develoaped biosensitive tattoo inks that solve a lot of the problems of current wearable devices. Ali Yetisen, a postdoctoral fellow at Massachusettes General Hospital, said the idea came from looking into a future beyond modern wearables. Short battery life and wireless connectivity to a device hinder those who need constant monitoring services. 

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