Wednesday, March 16, 2011

A new sensor to measure the growth of tumors in the body

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new sensor capable of perceiving body crecicmiento of cancer or other tumors in the body, the goal is to keep patients already diagnosed controlled. This wonder device is a small device about two millimeters thick and eight wide that is implanted under the skin and is able to track cancer clusters already diagnosed.

But this is not its only function, the device also is able to distinguish heart attacks and their aftershocks, including cardio-respiratory functions. The sensor is based on a study in 2009 that identified different types of enzymes that are strongly attracted to cancerous tumors and shoots, thus the sensor means is able to detect magnetism.

The prototype has been tested in various types of rodents over the last two years, according to project manager Michael Cima, the purpose of this device is "to bring the laboratory into the patient." For now we have to wait that holds the project but the report says is on track and perhaps later this year we can see results in the U.S..

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