The research team led by Professor Jin-kee Hong of Yonsei University’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, in collaboration with Professor Sang-min Lee’s team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Chung-Ang University, announced on January 1st that they have developed a technology enabling humans to activate cells within their own bodies.
This groundbreaking study discovered for the first time that electrical energy losses occurring during physical activity can be transmitted through the human body, focusing the electrical field on the desired area. Ultimately, this opens up the possibility of using energy lost during everyday physical activities as a source for cell activation.
The need for research aligning with future societal environments, such as the trends in energy prosumers and self-care, is increasingly becoming evident. Research in electrical stimulation, which has evolved over decades, has proven the efficacy and safety of cell activation. However, previous studies in this field were limited in application due to the need for external power sources like batteries.
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