Na-Nose

Early diagnosis for mesothelioma when the lethal disease may still be curable could become a reality in the next few years by further development of a device that can “sniff” lung cancer. The diagnostic device, an Israeli invention, uses nano technology to detect the presence of even early stage lung cancer in exhaled breath. The device could be a life-saver soon, and may prove useful for early mesothelioma diagnosis. The inventor Hossam Haick, a professor at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Department of Chemical Engineering, told reporters that he was inspired to create the device … [Read more...]