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Lithium can lessen the signs and symptoms of bipolar illness and depression when used at the proper dosage. Amounts that are either too little or too much can have harmful effects. Invasive blood tests are necessary for patients to accurately track the concentration of this medicine in their bodies. Today, however, scientists announce the creation of a tiny sensor that can in just 30 seconds detect lithium levels from perspiration on the surface of a fingertip. It saves time and eliminates the need to visit the clinic.                                                                                         Last week, the researchers presented their findings at the American Chemical Society's fall meeting (ACS). Nearly 11,000 talks covering a wide range of science top...

Researchers created highly sensitive, transparent organic photodetectors that are compatible with CMOS fabrication techniques. These photodetectors absorb green light. They created an organic-silicon hybrid RGB imaging sensor by fusing one of these green organic photodetectors with a silicon photodiode that had red and blue filters. Credit goes to Ajou University's Sungjun Park. New photodetectors that absorb green light may be beneficial for fingerprint recognition, medical sensors, and other applications. Researchers have created and demonstrated brand-new, highly sensitive, transparent organic photodetectors that can be made using CMOS manufacturing techniques. These novel photodetectors could be incorporated into organic-silicon hybrid image sensors for a variety of uses. These include tools for fingerprint identification, heart-rate monitoring based on light, and detecting the presence of surrounding items. The majority of today's imaging sensors are based on CMOS technolo...