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Thursday, February 26, 2009

A Tattoo that monitors diabetes

Currently being tested in mice, human trials are expected to take another two years before the ink used in the diagnostic "tattoo" can be marketed.


Nano Ink 'Tattoo' Could Monitor Diabetes: Discovery News
A special tattoo ink that changes color based on glucose levels inside the skin is under development by Massachusetts-based Draper Laboratories. The injectable nanotech ink could eventually free diabetics from painful blood glucose tests.


Posted by Stephanie at 11:01:24. Filed under: Science

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