Exhaled breath carries a molecular 'breathprint' unique to each individual
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 20:00
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have shown that exhaled human breath contains a characteristic molecular "fingerprint". Stable, specific 'breathprints' unique to an individual exist and may have applications as diagnostic tools in personalized medicine. The scientists want to use this finding to diagnose diseases based on the chemical analysis of patient's exhaled breath, using highly sensitive and precise instrumental methods.