Credit Card-Sized Device Could Analyze Biopsy, Help Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer in Minutes

Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 16:40 in Health & Medicine

University of Washington scientists and engineers are developing a low-cost device that could help pathologists diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier and faster. The prototype can perform the basic steps for processing a biopsy, relying on fluid transport instead of human hands to process the tissue.

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