NTU Singapore scientists develop ‘band-aid’ that measures glucose levels in sweat using microlaser technology (IMAGE)

Nanyang Technological University

NTU Singapore scientists develop ‘band-aid’ that measures glucose levels in sweat using microlaser technology

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The plaster developed by NTU Singapore researchers comprises microlaser sensors embedded in liquid crystal droplets. The sensors are customised to pick up three different types of biomarkers (lactate, glucose, urea). A different coloured liquid crystal dot on the plaster distinguishes each biomarker.

 

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