From the Journals

Could Saliva Replace Blood for Cancer Screening?

Ultra-sensitive Bluetooth biosensor detects breast cancer markers HER2 and CA15-3 in saliva within one second

Share

8 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    New biosensor for breast cancer biomarkers HER2 & CA15-3 in saliva.

  • 2

    Limit of detection is 1 femtogram/ml.

  • 3

    Sensitivity is significantly better than ELISA methods.

  • 4

    Enables real-time results for noninvasive screening.

  • 5

    Study cohort included healthy participants and breast cancer patients.

  • 6

    Combines results for high diagnostic accuracy.

  • 7

    Potential for mobile health applications in rural areas.

  • 8

    Further validation in larger populations needed.

Original Source(s)

Could Saliva Replace Blood for Cancer Screening?

Ultra-sensitive Bluetooth biosensor detects breast cancer markers HER2 and CA15-3 in saliva within one second

  • by Kerri Miller

  • August 6, 2025

  • 4 min

Related Content

RNA Testing Uncovers Hidden Gene Fusions in AML

Michigan team finds cryptic leukemia-defining rearrangements missed by standard cytogenetics.

Cancer Genomics Pioneer Honored by AMP

In her keynote lecture, Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, discussed advances in pediatric precision medicine and encouraged the expansion of data-sharing initiatives.

Hidden Vitamin K Deficiencies Driving Bleeding Risks

Researchers outline advanced laboratory methods to improve diagnosis of congenital and acquired coagulopathies.