Google works in the diagnosis of cancer and heart attacks
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The project is in its early stages and experts estimate that five to seven years may be needed for the completion
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Google announced on Tuesday, which is working to develop nanoparticles that allow for the early diagnosis of cancer, heart attacks and other diseases ., through identification of biochemical changes in the body that give warning signs
The company, based in Mountain View (California), admitted that the nanoparticles, to be ingested through a capsule, may convey information about diseased cells to a computer equipped with sensors.
The technology giant recalled today in a statement that the rates of cancer survival depend largely on early diagnosis and regretted that in many cases, as in tumors of the pancreas, these are available in advanced diagnostics.
The GoogleX, the department of Google that develops self airships cars, smart glasses and balloons to bring internet to remote communities also works on the design of nanoparticles.
“GoogleX is exploring particles diminutive (Nanoparticles) in blood flow and a device equipped with special sensors that can help clinicians detect disease when it begins to develop in the body, “the company said.
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