Diagnosing the cause of stomach pain could soon be as simple as swallowing two small pills that work together to report back about what is happening in your body. This technology uses biosensors, an analytical device that converts a biological response into an electrical signal. The biosensors harness the abilities of bacteria—and their incredible ability to act as little switches in response to environmental conditions—while a tiny sensor monitors their response.
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published their new work today in the journal Science. Their innovative approach is meant to replace the invasive endoscope that doctors presently use to push a camera down into your gut to aid with diagnosis. The new method already has a working app
This story was originally published on CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/have-a-stomach-ache-swallow-a-sensor-1.4676402?cmp=rss.