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News Release 04-154
Carbon Nanotubes Yield a New Class of Biological Sensors
Glucose sensor provides real-time readouts without the need to draw blood samples
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This glass capillary tube, shown here on a fingertip, has been loaded with glucose-sensitive nanotubes. The capillary tube keeps the nanotubes confined, but has porous walls so that glucose molecules can get to them.
Credit: Michael S. Strano