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Chinese researchers unveil highly sensitive handheld blood cancer detector

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Researchers have developed a compact, handheld device capable of detecting cancer biomarkers in a single drop of blood. This new system boasts a sensitivity approximately 10,000 times greater than traditional methods, enabling earlier detection of diseases like lung cancer. The technology, detailed in the journal Nature Photonics, aims to provide high-performance diagnostics for clinical, remote, and at-home use. AI

IMPACT This technology could significantly advance early disease detection, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes and new diagnostic tools.

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Chinese researchers unveil highly sensitive handheld blood cancer detector

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Huang ·

    This compact Chinese device can detect cancer biomarkers in a drop of blood

    A single drop of blood could soon be used to screen for early-stage cancer, according to Wen Liaoyong of Westlake University in Hangzhou. Wen’s team has compressed what was once a refrigerator-sized detection system into something that fits in your hand – and boosted accuracy to …

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