A team led by researchers at The University of Texas(Austin，TX, USA; www.utexas.edu) has developed an ultrathin, lightweight electronic tattoo, or e-tattoo, for continuous,mobile heart monitoring.

This device,which adheres to the chest,includes two sensors that  collectively provide comprehensive insights into heart health,increasing clinicians’chances of detecting early indicators of heart disease.

Weighing just 2.5 grams, the wireless and mobile e-tattoo operates on a penny-sized battery, which lasts for over 40 hours and can be effortlessly replaced by the user.

image: Chest e-tattoo boasts major improvements in heart monitoring(Photo courtesy or UT)