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Urine tests identify brain tumors by capturing cancer DNA using nanowires

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A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan used nanowires to develop a technology for capturing cell-free DNA from cancer cells in urine samples. Using their technique, they captured this DNA and successfully detected the IDH1 mutation, a characteristic genetic mutation of brain tumors. Their findings show a safe, effective, and non-invasive way of diagnosing brain tumors.

Source: ScienceDaily.com