Scientists Develop Ultrasound to Detect Cancer

Key Points

• 1Scientists have developed a technique using ultrasound to detect cancers.
• 2The method uses ultrasound to turn a small part of our body’s tissue into droplets that are released into the blood.
• 3These bubbles contain molecules like RNA, DNA, and proteins that allow the scientists to identify particular types of cancer.
• 4High-energy ultrasound can break off a small piece of cancerous tissue into droplets and release their contents into the bloodstream.
• 5The team could then test the blood for biomarkers specific to cancer and estimate the technique could help clinicians avoid nearly half of all biopsies.