2024-02-16 07:29:00
Researchers at the University of Florida, in collaboration with the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, made significant progress in early detection of breast cancer.
It is innovative device use a small saliva sample to identify specific biomarkers of the disease, providing accurate and fast results.
How it works and how much the test costs
The technology, based on a bisensory design, uses affordable components such as glucose test strips and the open source Arduino platform, allowing it to be commercialized at an incredibly low cost: 5 euros.
The device works with paper test strips treated with specific antibodies that interact with cancer biomarkers present in saliva.
The speed of the process and the minimum amount of saliva required make this method efficient and convenient.
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Compared with traditional methods such as mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs, which are expensive, invasive and require specialized equipment, this device is presented as a revolutionary alternative.
Besides, reduces radiation exposure and provides virtually instant results.
The study, published in the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology, highlights the economic viability of the technology.
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The test strips could be sold at a low cost and the reusable circuit board at 5 euros, making it an accessible method for low-income people.
The saliva test not only represents a technological advance in the early detection of breast cancer, but also has the potential to democratize access to this type of diagnosis, marking a milestone in the fight against the disease.
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