{
  "id": 10129252,
  "title": "Researchers develop technology for real-time monitoring of Parkinson's treatments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/researchers-develop-technology-for-real-time-monitoring-of-parkinsons",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260927/researchers-develop-technology-for-real-time-monitoring-of-parkinsons-treatments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University have created a groundbreaking biochip technology for real-time monitoring of Parkinson's disease treatments. The innovative \"organoid-on-a-chip\" system integrates stem cell-derived mini-brains with a nanoplasmonic sensor that enhances light-matter interactions, allowing for real-time assessment of treatment responses. The research, published in ACS Nano, involved two university-led teams, each headed by professors Kim In-ki and Park Jong-chan. First authors of the study were Ph.D. candidates Cho Han-jun, Kim Young-jun, and master's candidate Yoon Na-hyun. Professor Kim emphasized the significance of the study, stating that it paves the way for ongoing monitoring of drug effects in living human tissue over time using a highly precise optical sensor. Moving forward, the team plans to refine the technology into a crucial platform for patient-specific drug development and disease treatment.",
  "summary": "Sungkyunkwan University researchers have developed a biochip technology that enables real-time monitoring of Parkinson’s disease treatment responses. The university said Tuesday that the “organoid-on-a-chip” technology combines stem cell-derived “mini-brains” with a nanoplasmonic sensor that maximizes light-matter interactions, enabling real-time monitoring of treatment responses. The findings…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "This development enables ongoing, precise monitoring of drug effects in living human tissue, paving the way for patient-specific drug development and disease treatment.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Researchers develop technology for real-time monitoring of Parkinson's treatments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/researchers-develop-technology-for-real-time-monitoring-of-parkinsons-10132690",
        "published": "2026-09-27T04:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}