A blue ribbon-worthy concept

The ring you see glowing eerily here could be the next big step in women's health. It's a device for delivering 'good' bacteria directly to the vaginal microbiome.

- CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

The 3D-printed ring is being developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It's based on existing vaginal ring technology, but instead of releasing hormones to act as a contraceptive, this ring will release Lactobacillus as a preventative therapy.