Scientists at the University of Texas have created a pen that can detect cancer cells in just 10 seconds during surgery. This pen can be used to quickly determine which tissues should be cut to completely eradicate tumor.
This machine, known as 'Mespeak Pen', is still not quite ready. There are some errors in this yet. However, it can currently distinguish 96 percent accurately from cancer-prone cells and healthy cells.
The Texas University researcher, who is involved in the creation of a 'Mespeak Pen', told a European science magazine this week that experimental use of this pen may start early next year.
At present, for the purpose of analyzing a surgeon, samples of cells have to be sent to a lab. It takes a lot of time to get the test results in the lab. However, it can be analyzed during frozen tissue during surgery, it takes 15 to 20 minutes.
However, this technique can be completed within 10 seconds, not 10 or 15 minutes due to innovation. In this case researchers have created this handheld pen for the purpose of searching faster but accurate tools. The process requires a small amount of water to complete.
