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Researchers at MIT have developed a swallowable, pill-sized sensor called MiGUT that unfurls in the stomach to monitor electrical activity in the gut's nervous system.
In a study published in Nature Electronics, the device was successfully tested in pigs, accurately measuring stomach contractions and showing potential for diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders like gastroparesis.
The sensor could also be used to study gut-related changes associated with Parkinson's disease and potentially deliver future treatments through electrical stimulation.
While currently requiring endoscopic insertion, the team envisions a future where the pill could be shipped directly to patients, eliminating the need for hospital visits.
