Cancer remains one of the world’s deadliest health challenges, with 9.7 million deaths globally in 2022. For Americans, the outlook is equally concerning—over 2 million new cancer cases and more than 600,000 deaths are projected for 2025. But scientists are making progress on a promising front: detecting cancer earlier through breath analysis. At Binghamton University, chemistry professor Chuan-Jian “CJ” Zhong didn’t set out to revolutionize cancer screening. His team initially developed tiny sensors to detect harmful gases in fighter jet cockpits. An unexpected shift led them to apply this technology to healthcare. “We thought, ‘Hey, since we have been working … Continue reading New cancer breathalyzer offers a non-invasive alternative to biopsies, with some methods showing over 90% accuracy