Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Detection via Breath Analysis

Researchers have developed ultrasensitive nanoscale sensors capable of identifying lung cancer by detecting isoprene levels in exhaled breath.

Exhaled breath analysis can reveal chemical markers of diseases, including lung cancer, through compounds like isoprene.
The newly developed Pt@InNiOx nanoflake sensors detect isoprene at levels as low as 2 parts per billion, offering unprecedented sensitivity.
These sensors selectively respond to isoprene over other volatile compounds present in breath, ensuring accurate readings.
In practical tests, the portable sensing device distinguished lung cancer patients from healthy individuals based on isoprene levels.
Further research and clinical trials are needed to commercialize this technology for non-invasive lung cancer screening.