Published on Oct 12, 2024
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Cancer detection with sound waves
Cancer detection with sound waves

❖ The method uses ultrasound to turn a small part of our body’s tissue into droplets that are released into the blood.

❖ These bubbles contain the molecules like RNA, DNA, and proteins that allow the scientists to identify particular types of cancer.

❖ The high-energy ultrasound can break off a small piece of cancerous tissue into droplets and release their contents into the bloodstream.

❖ This version of the test would cost a hundred-times less, around $100 (Rs 8,400)