Ubc Study Salmon Arm Observer
Researchers at UBC have discovered that gelatin – and other hydrogels – use ions to carry an electric charge that produces a voltage when touched. In a new paper published in the journal Science, researchers explain the science behind the phenomenon and its possible uses. The work was started by Yuta Dobashi, a postgraduate student in biomedical engineering at UBC and lead author of the study. Dobashi has found a way to develop an “ionic skin” that can transmit electrical currents and stimulate nerve responses similar to human skin....