Month: February 2021

New link between personality and risk of early death

Ground-breaking research has revealed for the first time that the immune system directly links personality to long-term risk of early death. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for […]

Published on February 17, 2021

Do sweat it! Wearable microfluidic sensor to measure lactate concentration in real time

Lactate, a compound present in sweat, is an important biomarker to quantify during exercise. However, available wearable sensors can cause skin irritation, which calls for the use of different materials. In a recent study, scientists have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat. This wearable device […]

Published on February 17, 2021

You snooze, you lose – with some sleep trackers

Wearable sleep tracking devices – from Fitbit to Apple Watch to never-heard-of brands stashed away in the electronics clearance bin – have infiltrated the market at a rapid pace in recent years. And like any consumer products, not all sleep trackers are created equal, according to neuroscientists. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on February 17, 2021