{"id":17432,"date":"2025-02-10T22:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T22:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=17432"},"modified":"2025-02-10T22:13:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T22:13:05","slug":"new-sensor-promises-early-lung-cancer-detection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/new-sensor-promises-early-lung-cancer-detection\/","title":{"rendered":"New Sensor Promises Early Lung Cancer Detection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new sensor developed by scientists at Cranfield University promises early lung cancer detection, providing results in just 40 minutes from a blood sample. <\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists at Cranfield University have unveiled a low-cost sensor capable of detecting lung cancer biomarkers within 40 minutes from a blood sample. This innovation is set to revolutionize early cancer detection and improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;At the moment lung cancer screening tests can be expensive and take a long time. Although it\u2019s early stages, the sensor we have developed holds great promise of early detection, which can lead to prompt treatments with higher patients\u2019 survival rates,&#8221; co-author Iva Chianella, a senior lecturer in bio-sensors and functional polymers at Cranfield, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranfield.ac.uk\/press\/news-2025\/new-screening-device-shows-promise-for-early-lung-cancer-detection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modeled after glucose monitoring devices, the new sensor swiftly identifies two crucial lung cancer biomarkers: neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research team demonstrated the sensor&#8217;s effectiveness in a lab setting by achieving clinically relevant detection limits for both biomarkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lung cancer, one of the most common and deadly types of cancer, has been notoriously difficult to detect early. Traditional screening methods are often expensive and time-consuming. However, early detection is critical for successful treatment and enhanced survival rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new technology not only promises a quicker diagnosis but also assists clinicians in tailoring personalized treatments, marking a significant step forward in precision medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proactive screening using this sensor means clinical staff can promptly identify individuals at higher risk and refer them for further testing. This approach greatly increases the chances of catching cancer in its early, more treatable stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The innovative sensor also provides reliable monitoring during treatment, enabling health care providers to assess the effectiveness of therapies like chemotherapy in real time. This can ensure timely adjustments to treatment plans, further improving patient outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research findings are detailed in the paper, &#8220;Impedimetric Biosensors for the Quantification of Serum Biomarkers for Early Detection of Lung Cancer,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2079-6374\/14\/12\/624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the journal Biosensors. The promising results validate this new technology as a valuable tool in the ongoing battle against lung cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should further testing and development support initial findings, this sensor could become a staple in cancer diagnostics, offering an accessible and efficient method for early disease detection and treatment optimization. The advancement underscores the potential of bio-nano sensor technology in transforming health care practices and ultimately saving lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists at Cranfield University have unveiled a low-cost sensor capable of detecting lung cancer biomarkers within 40 minutes from a blood sample. This innovation is set to revolutionize early cancer detection and improve patient outcomes. &#8220;At the moment lung cancer screening tests can be expensive and take a long time. 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