The pioneering test looks for so-called “zombie” cell proteins that could indicate a patient has lung cancer in its earliest stages. It has been tested successfully on mice and scientists are hoping to start in humans soon.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge and Early Cancer Institute looked at proteins excreted by senescent cells. These cells are often referred to as “zombie cells” because they are alive in the body but are unable to grow and divide. You can read more about this breakthrough here.
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