Against the backdrop of aging, chronic diseases, and a growing population, the healthcare system is going through a vital transformation. Healthcare is simply becoming increasingly individual-centric.

Wei Gao, Professor, Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical ... Additionally, the researchers developed wearable ...

Caltech engineers have developed a technique that enables the mass production of sweat sensors to monitor biomarkers.

Described as core–shell cubic nanoparticles by the Caltech team, nanoparticles are central to the function of the biosensors.

The future of medicine may very well lie in the personalization of health care—knowing exactly what an individual needs and ...

The future of medicine may very well lie in the personalization of health care-knowing exactly what an individual needs and then delivering just the ...

Caltech manufactures wearable sweat sensors equipped with special nanoparticles that inkjet print a biomarker, ...

A researcher holds one of Caltech's printed, wearable sweat sensors based on the core–shell nanoparticle technology developed in Wei Gao's lab.

The future of medicine may very well lie in the personalization of health care—knowing exactly what an individual needs and then delivering just the ...

SINGAPORE – Rounds of nian gao are everywhere in the lead-up to Chinese New Year. For some, it is a festive must-have, the way mandarin oranges are, because of its auspicious meaning.

These wearable devices stick to your skin and sync with your smartphone or Apple Watch so you can check your blood sugar at a glance -- no test strips or lancets needed. While each monitor offers ...