This Medical Gel Holds the Key to Our Cyborg Future

The video discusses the integration of electronics with the human body, highlighting the challenges posed by the corrosive nature of body fluids. It introduces hydrogels, a biocompatible material that can stretch and adhere well, as a potential solution. The video explores the development of a smart bandage using hydrogels for medicine delivery and health monitoring. It emphasizes the future role of hydrogels in managing chronic diseases and the need for FDA approval before widespread use.

In what ways could this hydrogel technology impact the treatment of chronic diseases?

What challenges must be overcome before the hydrogel technology can be widely used?