Dissolving electrode (VIDEO) Northwestern University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption This artistic illustration show the part of the device that harmlessly dissolves into the body. By making the electrode bioresorbable, the researchers were able to ensure that the device would not interfere with healing and new tissue growth. Credit Northwestern University Usage Restrictions add credit 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.