This saliva-testing wand knows how stressed you are

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January 6, 2025, 1:00 AM

• •Hormometer is a wand with a collection tip at one end that you hold in your mouth for 60 seconds.
• •The assay will start displaying lines in a specific color, which can be read and interpreted by your smartphone camera.
• •The company will have to answer many questions about how it’s planning to protect the privacy of its users, especially in the US.

Hormometer is a new at-home kit that tests your cortisol and progesterone levels. The wand-like device collects a sample of your saliva and uses microfluidics to analyze it. The results are then displayed on your smartphone app, which can offer helpful suggestions for how to better manage your health.

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