NUS and A*STAR researchers develop wearable, stretchable sensor for quick, continuous, and non-invasive detection of solid-state skin biomarkers
- August 19, 2024
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Biofluids like blood, urine, and sweat are commonly collected to analyze our health conditions. However, these methods are often invasive or tedious, requiring careful collection and storage, which can lead to high medical costs. To address these challenges, iHealthtech Principal Investigator Dr Liu Yuxin Liu and the Principal Scientist and Head of the Sensors and Flexible Electronics Department at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR) Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) Dr Yang Le, have collaborated to develop a more accessible and cost-effective solution: a wearable device that adheres to the skin, absorbing and analysing tiny solid particles (biomarkers) secreted through the skin. This innovation can efficiently monitor athletes’ lactate levels and also adapted to aid in the early detection of health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The work was published in the journal Nature Materials on 12 June 2024.
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