Sweat-absorbing skin patch monitors health during exercise
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Scientists develop a sweat-analysing microfluidic device that sticks to the skin during exercise and delivers real-time health information to the wearer.
LONDON (REUTERS) - This skin-like stretchable sensor absorbs sweat as you work out.
It was developed by scientists from Northwestern University alongside other institutions, who call it a "lab on the skin".
The stick-on patch analyses key biomarkers to show how the body is responding to exercise.