American students from the University of Wake Forest developed a new type of adhesive bandage that can be worn for long periods without changing, even when using traditional diagnostic methods such as X-rays and MRIs. The authors based their innovation on the "biomimetics" principle — the ability to mimic natural processes. This parameter can vary depending on the composition of the bandage, allowing it to cover wounds with high durability. The authors believe that this technology, when applied to melanoma diagnostics, offers a significant advantage — an aggressive view of oncology, which often leads to the removal of healthy tissue along with diseased tissue.
The researchers focused on the "biomimetics" approach — the ability to mimic natural processes. This parameter depends on the composition of the bandage, which determines its durability. The authors believe that this technology, when applied to melanoma diagnostics, offers a significant advantage — an aggressive view of oncology, which often leads to the removal of healthy tissue along with diseased tissue.
The initial experiments, conducted on a group of 10 volunteers, showed promising results in the electrical characteristics of the bandages and the skin condition, unaffected by individual pigmentation factors. "The data show that the revolutionary method is possible to minimize the number of invasive procedures, saving at the same time the lives of patients," say the authors.
The development opens up new perspectives for the profiling of oncological diseases, providing an alternative path to monitoring the epidemiological situation. The authors plan to further investigate the technology to improve its effectiveness.
