Temporary ‘smart tattoo’ could catch skin cancer before it’s visible
- Posted on May 29, 2026
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Temporary ‘smart tattoo’ could catch skin cancer before it’s visible
Finally, a new use for temporary tattoos beyond kiddie goodie bags. A team of Canadian researchers says it has developed a temporary “smart tattoo” to spot melanomas before they’re visible — and life-threatening. Published last week in Nature Sensors, the new study evaluated the efficacy of SMEAR-ULM, which measures temperature variations on the skin’s surface to detect skin cancer at its earliest stages. “Our goal is to provide a minimally...
