Soft electrodes of gold (IMAGE) Linköping University Caption The soft electrodes developed by Klas Tybrandt's research group at Linköping University are stretchable to follow the body's movements without damaging tissue. They consist of extremely thin threads of gold and soft silicone rubber. Credit Thor Balkhed Usage Restrictions The contents may be downloaded, used and shared in media channels by, for example, journalists, bloggers, writers, pundits, etc., for purposes of communication, description and commenting on the press release, post or information, on the condition that the contents are used unchanged and in their entirety. The creator must be specified. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.