Electronic nose detects cancer through breathing

Scientists from the Institute of Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemical Engineering, University of Haifa (Israel) have successfully researched the next generation of electronic noses, which can test for potential cancer in the human body through breath.

With this technology, scientists hope to be able to diagnose early lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer.

Electronic nose. (Source: Internet ).

According to the researchers, the electronic nose is a new test method that can meet the urgent cancer screening requirements. This device performs screening of patients with cancer through the molecules produced during respiration. This helps to provide an important basis for early diagnosis of cancer.

The results of a clinical trial of 177 subjects aged 20 to 35 years show that, based on the breath of the objects, the electronic nose can diagnose lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer. paralysis and colon cancer with an accuracy rate of up to 92%. In addition, the electronic nose can distinguish the type and location of specific types of cancer.

Scientists have studied the electronic nose based on the study of dogs capable of smearing cancer. Previous research has found that trained dogs can smell cancer early through the patient's breathing.

However, scientists still need years of research to be able to implement clinical applications.