Biochip implants could be abused
This information was obtained from an article on the Clemson University web site; The Department of Defense has awarded $1.6 million to the Center for Bioelectronics, Biosensors and Biochips (C3B) at Clemson University for the development of an implantable biochip that could relay vital health information if a soldier is wounded in battle or a civilian is hurt in an accident. “We now lose a large percentage of patients to bleeding, and getting vital information such as how much oxygen is in the tissue back to ER physicians and medical personnel can often mean the difference between life and death,” said Guiseppi-Elie. “Our goal is to improve the quality and expediency of care for fallen soldiers and civilian trauma victims.” Clemson scientists have formulated a gel that mimics human tissue and reduces the chances of the body rejecting the biochip, which has been a problem in the past. The researcher predicts the biochip is five years away from human trials.
My gripe is the biochip broadcasts information on the soldier’s vital signs 24/7. A soldier cannot escape the watchful eye of Uncle Sam even when they are off duty. What about the soldier’s privacy? Are civilians next? Do you see the possible harmful ramifications of this technology?
