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Published: 2 July 2026
A breakthrough new development in biomedical engineering could help pave the way for tiny implantable devices capable of diagnosing, monitoring and treating a wide range of health conditions. An international team of researchers led by the University of Glasgow have created a new type of ultra-small antenna which can wirelessly transmit data through tissue to external devices.