India, May 23 -- Researchers at theNational Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odishahaveinvestigateda novelsemiconductor device-based biosensorthat can identify breast cancer cells without the need for complicated or expensive laboratory procedures.

Since cancer cells often do not show any initial signs of progression, it is crucial to diagnose them at an early stage for prevention and cure. While several diagnostic procedures, such as X-ray, mammography, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Test (ELISA), Ultrasonography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), are used to identify the disease, they require specialised equipment and trained personnel. Additionally, these diagnostic methods are often inaccessible to people in remote areas.

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