November 21, 2019
The one whose nano-devices can help detect cancer
Here’s one nano with a mega impact: thanks to Dr Serap Aksu’s research efforts, tiny metallic structures are now able to detect the early presence of HPV viruses responsible for cervical cancers. And what’s more: these microscopic workers are so cheap to produce and easy to deploy they could be the next game-changer in the fight against other plagues like HIV.