Glutamate Sensor for Spinal Cord Injuries (VIDEO)
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Purdue University engineers have built a tiny, flexible sensor that is faster and more precise than past attempts at tracking neurotransmitter spikes of glutamate, a chemical known to cause migraines after spinal cord injuries. The sensor, an implantable device on the spinal cord, is primarily a research tool for testing in animal models, but could find future clinical use as a way to monitor whether a drug for neurotrauma or brain disease is working.
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Purdue University/Erin Easterling
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