An optical glucose sensor would be a boon for millions of people with diabetes. So why hasn’t someone built one yet? Kate Bechtel discusses the factors standing in the way
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Beating heart cells detected by tiny probe
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New technique keeps up with fast-moving pupils
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Device costs just $10 and works in just 30 min
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Today's selection of need-to-know updates from the world of physics
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Device inspired by polymer solar cell restores vision in rats
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Today's selection of need-to-know updates from the world of physics
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Devices could monitor blood glucose levels
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Device can separate blood into its component parts
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