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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Beagles can “sniff out” lung cancer more accurately than “advanced technology”

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. There are several types of lung cancer, but non-small cell (NSCLC) is the most common form. Since NSCLC is so deadly, early detection is vital if a patient is […]

11/14/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists use nanobodies to target tumors: Can this technology be used for effective cancer detection?

The ability to spot tumors and metastases at an early stage would improve the survival chances of cancer patients. A new approach uses nanobodies from alpacas to target early lesions and prevent metastasis. Earlier studies have tried to target the tumor cells. However, cancerous cells frequently mutate, which makes them hard to pin down. Researchers […]

09/27/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

You’re golden: Researchers look at gold nanoparticles for improved cancer detection

When it comes to cancer, early detection can often mean the difference between life and death. One of the most promising developments in cancer detection can be found in nanotechnology, and gold nanoparticles in particular could prove to be a life-saving tool. Nanoparticles are already used in certain types of medical screenings and tests, but […]

08/27/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Sniffing out cancer: Researchers say canine scent detection can be used as an effective cancer screening method

We’ve all heard stories of heroic dogs saving people’s lives, whether they alerted their sleeping owners to a fire in time for them to escape or they found people who were trapped in disaster areas. However, there’s a growing body of evidence that their life-saving abilities go a lot further than that: They can also […]

03/21/2019 / By David Williams

“Smell-phones” coming soon: A sensor for smartphones will open a whole new area for development; there is already a device that can analyze human breath for everything, from alcohol to disease

For most people, using a smartphone involves relying on the hands, eyes, and ears to do almost everything. You pick it up and navigate it with your fingers, you see and read the pictures or text on the screen, and you listen in through either the earpiece or the loudspeaker for most normal tasks. But […]

02/07/2019 / By Jhoanna Robinson

What does your FINGERPRINT reveal about your health? Dermatoglyphics, the study of how they relate to the human condition, can reveal disease

Researchers recently found that fingerprints, which have long been used to determine the perpetrators in a crime scene, can also help track down people who are at risk of certain diseases before their symptoms manifest. According to research, women with a specific set of fingerprints – such as those that have fewer loops and more […]

08/23/2018 / By David Williams

Scientists close to developing a blood test that can detect cancers

Wouldn’t it be great if you could swing by a pharmacy or visit the nearest health center, get one all-purpose test kit, draw some blood, wait a few minutes, and find out definitively whether or not you have some form of cancer? That’s the dream behind a new research study recently published in the journal […]

08/13/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Scientists shocked as woman with super sensitive nose demonstrates ability to literally sniff out cancer in other humans

Perfume magnate Jo Malone has a sense of smell so acute she can detect cancer like trained sniffing dogs, according to researchers at the Medical Detection Dogs in Milton Keynes, U.K. Malone, 53, discovered that she too can detect illnesses by detecting subtle changes in the body’s scent. The scent industry giant underwent a test […]

08/12/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Do your moles put you at risk of melanoma? Find out through ABCDE

Moles are a common sight on a person’s body. These dark-colored clusters of pigmented cells usually appear during childhood, but can fade or disappear with age. While most are harmless, some moles may become deadly over time. Moles can be a risk factor for melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Melanoma may sound scary but […]

05/25/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Dog saves owner by sniffing out her cancer BEFORE she even knew she had it

Dogs have a long history of being man’s best friend. But the story of a Newburyport Police Department officer and her blind dog from Massachusetts, doesn’t merely prove the bond between owner and pet but also proves that dogs are great at detecting illnesses. Police officer Megan Tierney was reportedly at home with Dude, her […]

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