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This is a summary of: Jiang, Y. et al. Wireless, closed-loop, smart bandage with integrated sensors and stimulators for advanced wound care and accelerated healing. Nat. Biotechnol. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-022-01528-3 (2022).