# 7. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s At A Glance, The Stress You Sweat, Bloom’s Better Bioplastics

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2021-03-02
- Length: 22m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-03-02-7-diagnosing-alzheimers-at-a-glance-the-stress-you-sweat-blooms-better-bioplasti
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/7-diagnosing-alzheirmers-at-a-glance-the-stress-you-sweat-blooms-better-bioplastics-rxxUHCpw

## Summary

Hosts Daniel Scott Mitchell and Farbod Moghaddam discuss three innovations: Duke University's AI model for early Alzheimer's detection via retinal imaging, EPFL and Xsensio's graphene-based sweat sensor for cortisol monitoring, and Bloom Biorenewables' method for producing high-performance bioplastics from biomass. The episode highlights how these technologies address diagnostic limitations, mental health tracking, and the environmental impact of petroleum-based plastics.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-03-02-7-diagnosing-alzheimers-at-a-glance-the-stress-you-sweat-blooms-better-bioplasti#t=0) Introduction and Alzheimer's Diagnosis via Retinal Imaging
- [7:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-03-02-7-diagnosing-alzheimers-at-a-glance-the-stress-you-sweat-blooms-better-bioplasti#t=440) Cortisol Monitoring with Graphene Sweat Sensors
- [12:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-03-02-7-diagnosing-alzheimers-at-a-glance-the-stress-you-sweat-blooms-better-bioplasti#t=725) Bloom Biorenewables' Bioplastic Technology
- [20:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-03-02-7-diagnosing-alzheimers-at-a-glance-the-stress-you-sweat-blooms-better-bioplasti#t=1249) Conclusion and Call to Action

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists, founders before launch, early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Duke University (company)
- Dr. C. Ellis Wisely (other)
- EPFL (company)
- Xsensio (company)
- Bloom Biorenewables (company)
- graphene (material)
- Apple Watch (product)
- Aura Health Ring (product)

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