Binghamton University researchers create living metal composites for bioelectronic integration

Binghamton University researchers developed "living metal" composites embedding bacterial endospores, enabling integration between electronic and biological systems. The composite overcomes liquid metal limitations by using bacterial spores to improve conductivity and create self-healing properties, allowing for seamless interaction with electronic substrates. This innovation could lead to self-healing wearable or implantable bioelectronic devices capable of direct communication with human tissue.