A fluorescent nanoprobe could become a universal, noninvasive method to identify and monitor tumors

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 07:00 in Biology & Nature

A*STAR researchers have developed a hybrid metal–polymer nanoparticle that lights up in the acidic environment surrounding tumor cells. Nonspecific probes that can identify any kind of tumor are extremely useful for monitoring the location and spread of cancer and the effects of treatment, as well as aiding initial diagnosis.

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