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Revolutionary Laser Device Detects Lung Cancer in Breath

2/21/2025

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A groundbreaking laser device created by researchers at CU Boulder and NIST can detect gas molecules at parts per trillion, revolutionizing medical diagnostics. By analyzing human breath, this innovative tool holds promise for identifying serious conditions such as lung cancer and COPD. The exciting findings will be unveiled in Nature on February 19.

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A groundbreaking laser device created by researchers at CU Boulder and NIST can detect gas molecules at parts per trillion, revolutionizing medical diagnostics. By analyzing human breath, this innovative tool holds promise for identifying serious conditions such as lung cancer and COPD. The exciting findings will be unveiled in Nature on February 19.