Diamond Sensor Replaces Radioisotopes in Tracking Cancer Spread

Diamond Sensor Replaces Radioisotopes in Tracking Cancer Spread
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Scientists at the University of Warwick have developed a highly sensitive, handheld device that uses a diamond sensor to track the spread of cancer cells within the body.

According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), this technology is designed to replace traditional radioactive tracers or contrast dyes. Instead, the device uses magnetic nanoparticles to identify the pathway of cancer cells, significantly increasing the precision of cancer detection during surgery while avoiding the harmful side effects associated with radioactive materials.