TED: New nanotech to detect cancer early | Joshua Smith

The video discusses the prevalence and impact of cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection for improving survival rates. It highlights the challenges of current diagnostic tools and introduces exosomes as a promising solution for noninvasive cancer screening. The speaker shares a personal story about his wife's breast cancer diagnosis, which fuels his research into developing nano-DLD technology for rapid, early-stage cancer diagnostics. The goal is to make regular screening accessible and affordable, potentially revolutionizing cancer detection and treatment.

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