Sweat it out: detecting infection biomarkers in human sweat with novel biosensor

Bioengineers at the University of Texas at Dallas have collaborated with EnLiSense LLC (both TX, USA) to design a sensor that can be worn and detects two biomarkers of infection in human sweat in a step towards early detection of viral infections such as COVID-19 and influenza.  Interferon-gamma-inducible protein (IP-10) and tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) are two proteins that at elevated levels are associated with the pro-inflammatory immune protein surge known as cytokine storms. Serious infections may induce this life-threatening inflammatory response, resulting in hospitalization or even death. The detection of IP-10 and TRAIL, in addition to C-reactive...