'Wristwatch' Monitors Body Chemistry (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

'Wristwatch' Monitors Body Chemistry

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The metabolite monitoring device, shown here, is the size of a wristwatch. The sensor strip, which sticks out in this photo, can be tucked back, lying between the device and the user's skin. The device can be used for everything from detecting dehydration to tracking athletic recovery, with applications ranging from military training to competitive sports.

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Murat Yokus, NC State University

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