Researchers from Australia and Germany have developed a new type of sensors using advanced 3D microprinting.
According to Digi24, the sensors are extremely small and can measure multiple parameters at once.
They can, among other things, detect temperature and chemical changes in the body. This provides a more comprehensive picture of what is happening in the tissue.
The results have been published in the journal Advanced Optical Materials.
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How does it work?
The sensors are placed at the tips of optical fibers. They use light to detect changes in the body at a molecular level.
When certain substances in the body change, this affects the light. The sensors measure these changes and convert them into data.
The method is minimally invasive, as it requires only very small interventions, and it can be used to continuously monitor the body.
Potential impact for the future
The technology can also be used in other contexts, for example for environmental measurements or in wearable devices.
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The key feature of the technology is that it can be used to detect cancer by measuring the body’s responses to the disease at an early stage.
According to the researchers, the measurements depend on the level of biological activity in the tissue. This makes it possible to detect changes very early.
Sources: Digi24 and Advanced Optical Materials.
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