Extremely Accurate Nanotech Cancer Test Developed

Posted by Zonk on Sunday September 25, 2005 @07:17AM from the adventures-in-inner-space dept.

Sylvestre writes "Medical News Today reports that Harvard researchers have developed an accurate test for cancer using nanotechnology. From the article: 'Harvard University researchers have found that molecular markers indicating the presence of cancer in the body are readily detected in blood scanned by special arrays of silicon nanowires -- even when these cancer markers constitute only one hundred-billionth of the protein present in a drop of blood. In addition to this exceptional accuracy and sensitivity, the minuscule devices also promise to pinpoint the exact type of cancer present with a speed not currently available to clinicians.'"

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Is this technology carcinogenic? by CyricZ · 2005-09-25 07:20 · Score: 0, Troll

How can they be sure that this technology itself isn't carcinogenic? I mean, have tests been performed to see if these silicon nanowires in turn can damage the DNA of cells they encounter?

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Re:Other uses? by CyricZ · 2005-09-25 08:03 · Score: 0, Troll

The safest way to avoid BSE is to stop eating beef. If you want protein, eat some beans instead. There's no need to get nanotech involved. It just takes some self control.

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