Smart patch detects allergies before symptoms strike (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Smart patch detects allergies before symptoms strike

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The AllergE patch uses microneedles with special DNA sensors that change shape when they detect IgE allergy antibodies, producing a signal that can be read for real-time monitoring.

 

 

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