Study is first demonstration of gene transcription measurement in the living brain
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A University of Utah team of engineers and mathematicians developed and tested technology to support a smartwatch that can accurately monitor blood pressure continuously by tracking the electrical properties of blood flow at the wrist. No cuff or no calibration are required for this device that could revolutionize how a critical health metric is monitored, providing doctors with much more useful information about patients’ cardiovascular health.
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