In Finland, an innovative method was developed at the University of Turk, which can potentially detect cancer on the model of urine. To do this, use bacteriophages -based biological.

This was reported on the University website. They said that bacteriophages are viruses that affect the bacteria. And a biosensor is an analytical device using biomolecules, a living organism or part of the body to detect a signal.

" Phagic biossensors can become an alternative to modern diagnostic agents or a screening tool at an early stage, ”the report said.

During the study, prostate cancer was found in urine samples. It was classified as the one that gives metastases.

It is noted that the identification and classification of cancer using biosensor are probably based on the differences in urine biomarkers and their concentrations in people with cancer and healthy people.

The study was conducted by Turku University in collaboration with AQSSENS Health and doctors from the University Hospital Turku and the University of Helsinki Hospital.

" In addition, they are durable and inexpensive, which makes them an interesting option for the development of biosenxors for modern health care needs, such as cancer detection, ”said Doctor of Sciences Wilhelmein Yuist.