Scientists discover new method of diagnosing cancer with malaria protein

(University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) In a spectacular new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered a method of diagnosing a broad range of cancers at their early stages by utilising a particular malaria protein, which sticks to cancer cells in blood samples. The researchers hope that this method can be used in cancer screenings in the near future.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news