New research in lung cancer detection

Researchers say they’re able to detect lung cancer from just a patient’s breath.

A new study by the American Chemical Society found a drop in a chemical called isoprene can indicate the presence of lung cancer. But to detect that,  an ultrasensitive sensor would need to be used. The findings could eventually lead to non-invasive lung cancer tests. In the study in ACS Sensors, researchers report developing ultrasensitive, nanoscale sensors that in small-scale tests distinguished a key change in the chemistry of the breath of people with lung cancer.

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