Brain fluid probed using squishy cubes

[...]polymer hydrogels are already routinely used on and in the human body, in the form of contact lenses, for example, and as injectable fillers for cosmetic surgery. Some hydrogels can be described as 'smart', in that they have the ability to shrink or swell autonomously in response to s...

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Published in:Nature (London) 2024-06, Vol.630 (8015), p.37-38
Main Author: Magda, Jules J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contact lenses
Cubes
Diabetes
Glucose
Hydrogels
Plastic surgery
Polymers
Surgery
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:[...]polymer hydrogels are already routinely used on and in the human body, in the form of contact lenses, for example, and as injectable fillers for cosmetic surgery. Some hydrogels can be described as 'smart', in that they have the ability to shrink or swell autonomously in response to some environmental signal, such as a change in temperature or pH level. The authors' careful study has demonstrated the efficacy of this approach for monitoring pH, temperature and pressure.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-024-01423-8