Simple home test could predict cancer and malaria

• Scientists are developing new paper strips that detect cancer and malaria
• Strips, which cost about 50 cents, require just a drop of blood
• Once applied, the test can be sent to a lab where results are read
• Means people would only need to see a doctor if the results were positive
• Tests can detect any disease for which the body produces antibodies
• Clinical trials should start within 3 years, scientists in Ohio hope 

Within a few years testing cancer could be as simple as testing for diabetes.

Chemists in Ohio are in the process of developing paper strips that can detect a number of diseases, including cancer, malaria. The strips would cost around 50 cents, will just need a drop of blood, once the blood is applied to the paper strip, it should be sent to the lab for testing. Only when the results are positive one needs to see the specialists. Researchers feel that even after a month of taking the blood sample of people living in remote areas, it would be possible to detect accurately.

 

The scientist feels that the test could be tailored to detect any disease, for which the human body produces antibodies, including ovarian cancer and cancer of the large intestine.This patent pending technology would help those people most,who don't have a regular access to the doctor and can't afford regular visits.

The technology uses wax to ink to trace the outline of channels and reservoirs on the paper. To get tested, all that a person has to do is put a drop of blood on the strip, fold it in half and mail it to the lab for testing.

The finding are published in the Journal of American Chemical Society.

 

 

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