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Smart wristband continuously measures biomarkers & electrolytes

19-Feb-2016

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Continuously analyses sweat to monitor electrolytes like sodium and potassium as well as biomarkers like lactate.

Sensor array and data processing circuitry is embedded into a flexible plastic band.

Bluetooth connectivity.

The study was published in the Nature journal.

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)

USA DoE scientific research laboratory

Nature

Scientific journal covering research from a variety of academic disciplines, mostly in science and technology

Stanford University

Private research university, one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions

University of California, Berkeley

Public land-grant research university

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