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A novel method to sample earwax could be a cheap and effective way to measure the hormone cortisol, according to a study led by researchers at UCL and King’s College…

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A novel method to sample earwax could be a cheap and effective way to measure the hormone cortisol, according to a study led by researchers at UCL and King’s College London.
The findings, published in the academic journal Heliyon, could point to new ways of monitoring depression and stress-linked conditions.
The new device can be used at home without clinical supervision, facilitating medical check-ups while maintaining social distancing due to COVID-19,…

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