Device for detecting glucose levels in saliva comes a step closer

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Two years ago, we first heard about how scientists at Rhode Island's Brown University were developing a biochip for detecting very low concentrations of glucose in saliva. Such a device could make life much easier for diabetics, as it would save them from having to perform finger_____ blood tests. At the time, it was limited to detecting glucose in water. Now, however, it's able to do so within a mixture of water, salts and select enzymes – also known as artificial saliva. .. Continue Reading Device for detecting glucose levels in saliva comes a step closer

Section: Medical

Tags: Brown University, Diabetes, Glucose, Microfluidic

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