Ancient enzyme could boost power of liquid biopsies to detect and profile cancers

(University of Texas at Austin) Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are developing a new tool for liquid biopsy that can detect RNA biomarkers from cancer cells in a patient's blood much more accurately and completely than other existing methods. This could soon provide doctors with a more complete picture of an individual's disease, improving their chances of finding the best treatment, while also sparing patients the pain, inconvenience and long wait times associated with surgical biopsies.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news