New gizmo can detect cancer in 10 minutes
AFP | HT Correspondent, London
May 28, 2013 12:59 AM IST
A scientist from UK has invented a cheap and easy-to-use device that can detect cancer in ten minutes.
A scientist from UK has invented a cheap and easy-to-use device that can detect cancer in ten minutes.
Jonathan O'Halloran created the iPhone-sized Q-POC, which is also able to analyse disease's genetic signatures before advising on the best type of drugs that can be used for treatment.
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The first prototypes of the device are undergoing trials and according to experts has the potential to prolong the lives of 12.7 million newly-diagnosed cancer sufferers.
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