Epicore Biosystems in Cambridge is partnering with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to use sweat-sensing technology as a drug-detection method.
Epicore’s wearable sweat-collection device, The Discovery Patch, will be offered to athletes as an option to complement the current detection system, which involves submitting blood and urine samples to the USADA.
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The sweat collector is meant to be a less invasive option, according to a Tuesday news release from Epicore. The new offering is positioned to be specifically helpful for in-competition athletes, as it can be used for continual monitoring while it is worn.
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