Ultra-sensitive nano-chip capable of detecting cancer at early stages developed

Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 17:00 in Health & Medicine

Today, the majority of cancers are detected on the macroscopic level, when the tumor is already composed of millions of cancer cells and the disease is starting to advance into a more mature phase. But what if we could diagnose cancer before it took hold- while it was still only affecting a few localized cells? It would be like putting a fire out while it was still just a few sparks versus after having already caught on and spread to many areas of the house.

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