Injectable Sensor Monitors Alcohol Consumption

Injectable Sensor Monitors Alcohol Consumption
Apr-13-18
A tiny injectable chip that continuously monitors alcohol consumption could offer a new way to treat substance abuse patients.

Developed by a team at UC San Diego, the chip can be implanted just under the skin and into the interstitial fluid surrounding the cells. The chip is equipped with three sensors: one coated with the enzyme alcohol oxidase, which reacts with alcohol to generate an electronically detectable byproduct. The other two sensors measure background signals and pH levels, and are canceled out for more accurate readings. The data is transmitted to a wearable device worn near the chip, like a smartwatch, offering a more accurate method of long-term, personalized monitoring.

Injectable Sensor Monitors Alcohol Consumption


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