Can a simple sweat sensor replace blood tests?
A new sweat sensor can remove the need for blood draws to monitor levels of metabolites
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Smart contact lenses power up
Supercapacitors and antennae for wireless charging can be deposited directly onto the surface of a contact lens, paving the way towards multifunctional smart contact lenses
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Screening platform traps, images and then retrieves single bacteria
A new technique can isolate individual bacteria of choice following long-term imaging under a microscope
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MRI enables robotic navigation in deep blood vessel networks
A robotic platform uses the fringe field of a clinical MRI scanner to guide medical instruments through deep vascular structures
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Closed-loop control may improve quality-of-life for diabetic patients
A new generation of glycaemic control devices could help diabetic patients achieve superior glucose level control compared with current insulin pumps
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Microneedle patch delivers long-acting reversible contraception
An easy-to-use effervescent patch slowly releases contraceptive hormone via microneedles under the skin
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Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder where the trabecular meshworks are
A new imaging tool uses astronomy techniques to see troublesome parts of the eye, potentially improving our understanding of glaucoma and treatments
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Silk-based sensor analyses sweat biomarkers in real time
New device could be used in health-monitoring applications and even to detect diseases such as diabetes
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Microswimmers manipulate single particles and cells
A new type of micromotor controlled by ultrasound and magnets could provide a powerful tool for advanced biomedical research
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Low-cost kirigami sensor tracks shoulder movement
Device could be mass produced for less than $10
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