"Revolutionary Technique: Scientists 'Tattoo' Living Cells with Gold"

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"Revolutionary Technique: Scientists 'Tattoo' Living Cells with Gold"
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Scientists have developed a technique to "tattoo" living cells with gold nanodots and nanowires using nanoimprint lithography, a low-cost and simple fabrication technique. This breakthrough could pave the way for integrating human cells with electronic devices, enabling the remote monitoring and control of individual cells in real time. The technique has potential health applications, such as early disease diagnosis and treatment. It overcomes the challenge of incompatibility between living tissue and traditional electronics manufacturing methods, offering opportunities for the development of more complex electronics integrated with living tissues and soft materials.

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