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Revolutionary PCR Technique Transforms Brain Cancer Surgery

3/4/2025

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A groundbreaking study from New York University Grossman School of Medicine unveils that intraoperative ultra-rapid droplet digital PCR (UR-ddPCR) can swiftly pinpoint tumor genetic subtypes and measure tumor cell percentages during brain surgery. Delivering results in under 18 minutes, this innovative technique significantly accelerates molecular diagnosis for brain cancer, offering hope for timely and targeted treatment.

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A groundbreaking study from New York University Grossman School of Medicine unveils that intraoperative ultra-rapid droplet digital PCR (UR-ddPCR) can swiftly pinpoint tumor genetic subtypes and measure tumor cell percentages during brain surgery. Delivering results in under 18 minutes, this innovative technique significantly accelerates molecular diagnosis for brain cancer, offering hope for timely and targeted treatment.